Certified Surgical Technologist (OR)
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (Operating Room CST)
• Shift:

  • 4x10 hour shifts, days (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • 1 weekend shift per month (Saturday or Sunday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • Holiday rotation included
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
• On-call: Up to 4 call shifts per month (End of shift to 7 AM)
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units/sister facilities

Experience & Skills

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Preferred Experience: Neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps), Robotics (Da Vinci Xi) cases
• Common Cases: Orthopedics (total joints, spine, trauma), Neuro (crani, spine), ENT (flaps), Robotics, Transplants/Procurements, Trauma/Burns, GU/GYN
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • NBSTSA Certification (NCCT NOT accepted)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • Radiation Badge (must be provided by agency)
• Additional Preferred/Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (for certain units)
  • PALS (for pediatric units as applicable)
  • TNCC (as required, not for ER RNs)
  • Other certifications as applicable based on unit and specialty

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• 21 Operating Room suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% Registered Nurses, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Busy, dynamic, nurse-driven environment with cutting-edge technology
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Provided
• Local radius for travel: 60 miles
• Locals considered on a case-by-case basis

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Parking available with permit and registration fee (details not included here)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Licensure:

  • South Carolina RN license or compact license required
  • Primary source verification required
  • NURSYS verification for RNs/LPNs/LVNs
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Color blindness testing required prior to start
  • Competency exam for OR required
• Facility Specific:

  • Orientation modules must be completed prior to start
  • Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
  • Radiation badge required and must be obtained before starting floor work
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with exposure to neuro, ENT, and robotic cases. The position offers a 13-week contract with a 4x10 day shift schedule including rotating weekends and on-call shifts. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center with a busy, technologically advanced OR environment. Required certifications include NBSTSA, BLS, and a radiation badge. Compliance with extensive background checks, licensure verification, health screenings, and facility-specific orientation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.