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Job description
Job Title: Surgical Technologist – Neurology / Neurosurgery
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 Neurosurgery service line with 4 dedicated operating rooms
Exposure to complex brain and spine procedures
Advanced surgical technology and techniques
$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 specialized Neurosurgery team in Peoria, Illinois.
This role supports four dedicated operating rooms providing high-acuity neurosurgical care across the lifespan. The surgical team manages complex brain and spine conditions, including trauma, stroke, tumors, and congenital deformities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist who thrives in a highly technical operating room environment and enjoys procedures requiring precision, critical thinking, and close collaboration with surgeons.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for neurosurgical procedures
Assist surgeons and the perioperative team throughout invasive and non-invasive procedures
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during complex brain and spine cases
Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards
Ensure surgical equipment and instrumentation are functioning properly
Support procedures involving trauma, stroke, tumors, spinal conditions, and congenital deformities
Recognize significant patient conditions or reactions and communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
Maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment
Participate in weekend, holiday, and call rotations
Follow established patient safety and surgical quality standards
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
Neurosurgery, neuro, spine, or high-acuity surgical experience
Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical 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 specialized Surgical Technologist opportunity supporting a leading Neurosurgery team in Peoria, Illinois.
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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