Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (OR CST) - South Carolina, Columbia

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (OR CST)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• On-call Requirement: 1 weekday call shift per week and 2-3 weekend call shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends in a 6-week schedule
• Number of ORs: 9
• Floating: Yes, between service lines (No floating to sister facilities)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1+ years as OR CST with extensive general surgery experience
• Additional Experience: Experience with Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Robotic surgeries required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
  • NBSTSA certification (MUSC does NOT accept NCCT)
  • Radiation Badge (must be provided by agency; facility does NOT provide)
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for all RNs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for MS and ER units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required except for ER RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Required for ER
  • IV Therapy Certification (for select LPNs)
• State License: South Carolina license required; primary source verification mandatory

  • Temporary "walk-through" license option available for RNs without SC license (subject to eligibility)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs and LPNs/LVNs

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check within 1 year of start, covering 7 years of history
  • Must include SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required; at least one from the same unit preferred
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; if positive, additional documentation required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but declinations are not
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Facility & Orientation Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued OR scrubs
• Parking: Free parking available with facility-issued pass; garages accommodate average SUV/truck
• Orientation:

  • Completion of online modules (OurDay) required prior to orientation (approx. 2-6 hours depending on location)
  • First Day Instructions (FDI) sent after client clearance
  • Failure to complete modules before orientation may result in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background required (frontal view, shoulders up, no hats/sunglasses)

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Required for OR CST and must be obtained prior to starting clinical work; badges may take 5-7 days to process
• Floating: Traveler will float between service lines but not to sister facilities
• Local Radius: 60 miles; local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November), especially August and September; new or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully

This position is suitable for Surgical Technologists with at least 1 year of experience and specialized skills in multiple surgical areas, who are flexible with call and weekend shifts, and able to comply with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.