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

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

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Specialty: Surgical Services (OR CST)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour days, 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM
• On-Call: Yes, 1 call per week and 1 late shift, plus 1 to 2 weekends every 6 weeks (may change based on staffing needs)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 to 2 weekends every 6 weeks (covered in call requirement)
• Floating: Yes, may float between service lines and possibly to sister facilities

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3+ years preferred
• First-Timers: Not accepted
• National Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certification only
  • NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) – MUSC does NOT accept NCCT
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency (facility does NOT provide radiation badges)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 75
• Scrubs: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free with pass, available in designated lots
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes (at 10% less pay rate)

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Assignments during June-November may require participation in emergency response teams. Peak months are August and September. Candidates should consider this before accepting new or extended assignments.
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN trace, county/statewide checks, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, employment and education verification
  • 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 placeholders if verification is pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the unit to be worked in
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified through a 3rd party vendor

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: AHA only, required for all RNs (check unit-specific requirements)
• BLS: AHA only, required for all clinical staff
• PALS: AHA only, required for ER only
• NRP: Must be through AHA/AAP, full eCard with QR code required
• TNCC: Required as applicable (not required for ER RNs)
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC acceptable
• Tech Cert Verification: Required for allied professionals (non-RN/LPN)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• State License: South Carolina license required; primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually; must attest ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Fit Mask: Fit test done onsite during orientation; no need to provide prior fit test
• Tdap: Required within 10 years of start or declination form must be completed
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; follow-up for positive tests required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer 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 no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• RespSafety Clearance: Annual medical clearance for respirator use required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Job Description: Unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Employee Info, Confidentiality & Security Agreement, Contractor Forms, ID Badge Request: Must be completed prior to start
• Physical Assessment for Sterile Processors: Required if applicable, completed and signed by licensed provider within 1 year

Additional Notes

• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated with manager approval
• Local Candidates: Accepted at a reduced rate
• Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Surgical Techs with required certifications and a minimum of 3 years of experience, ready to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment with on-call and weekend responsibilities.