Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

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

Job Details

• Position/Specialty: Ambulatory OR CST
• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • One late week per 4 weeks to complete cases
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Possible floating within Perioperative facility within scope
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Number of ORs: 9
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Experience Preferred: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, GYN, GU, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50 miles radius
• Guaranteed Hours: Traveler may be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• Precepting: May be required to precept a care team member in the OR
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September). Confirm availability before accepting assignments during this period.

Certifications Required

• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by parent company (required for CST and other specified roles)
• Additional Preferred Certifications (depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for some units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
  • Other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment

Licensure

• State License: South Carolina RN license or compact license required
• Primary Source Verification: Required and must be active, unencumbered, with no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs & LPNs/LVNs
• Walk-Through/Temporary Licensure: Available for SC RN license with specific conditions

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services specialty
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Must have proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Fit testing required; PAPR not provided by facility

Background & Compliance

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Required searches include SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• State-specific Medicaid excluded provider search required
• Radiation badge process mandatory for CST and other specified roles; candidates cannot start without badge

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable but regular OR competency accepted

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into OurDay platform
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical assessment and lab requirements (not applicable for CST)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) in Charleston, SC, requiring at least 2 years of surgical services experience. The role offers flexible day shifts with no weekends or on-call duties. Candidates must hold NBSTSA and BLS certifications, have a radiation badge, and meet all licensure, health, and background requirements. First-time travelers are not accepted, and local candidates within 50 miles are eligible. Compliance with facility-specific orientation and documentation processes is mandatory.