Surgical Technologist – Orthopedics

Job Title: Surgical Technologist – Orthopedics
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10-Hour Shifts
Rotation: Weekend, Holiday & Call Rotation
Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Consistent 4x10-hour day shift schedule
• Specialized Orthopedic and Spine surgical team
• 6 dedicated operating rooms
• Adult and pediatric surgical exposure
• $2.50/hour weekend differential
• $3.00/hour on-call pay
• Time-and-a-half of base pay when called in
• Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of frontloaded Vacation and Holiday time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join a high-acuity Orthopedic and Spine surgical team in Peoria, Illinois.

This specialized service line provides adult and pediatric musculoskeletal care across six dedicated operating rooms. Surgical procedures range from routine orthopedic cases to complex trauma and spine procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist who enjoys orthopedic surgery, complex instrumentation, and working alongside a specialized surgical team in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for orthopedic and spine procedures
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team throughout surgical procedures
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team
• Support total joint replacement and arthroplasty procedures
• Assist with sports medicine and arthroscopy cases
• Support fracture and orthopedic trauma surgeries
• Assist with spine procedures and other musculoskeletal cases
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Ensure surgical equipment and instrumentation are functioning properly
• Recognize significant patient conditions or reactions and communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and call rotations

Qualifications

Surgical Technologist I

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program with eligibility to sit for certification OR
• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist/Technician experience if a Surgical Technology program has not been completed
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Surgical Technologist II

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program and Surgical Technologist certification with at least 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience OR
• Minimum of 5 years of Surgical Technologist experience without certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology certification
• Orthopedic, spine, trauma, total joint, or sports medicine surgical experience
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a high-acuity operating room environment

Compensation & Incentives

Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour

Surgical Technologist II positions include a 3% range adjustment.

Weekend Differential: $2.50 per hour
On-Call Pay: $3.00 per hour
Called-In Pay: Time-and-a-half of base rate
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Apply today to learn more about this Surgical Technologist opportunity supporting a specialized Orthopedic and Spine surgical team in Peoria, Illinois