Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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)
• Shift:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) as needed
  • Includes 1 weekend shift per month (Saturday or Sunday)
  • Holiday rotation required
  • On-call up to 4 shifts per month (End of shift to 7 AM)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet unit needs or between like units

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services
• Certifications:

  • NBSTSA certification required (NCCT not accepted)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency
• Trauma Level: Must be able to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• Preferred Experience: Neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps), Robotics (Da Vinci Xi) cases highly preferred
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Common Case Types

• Orthopedics (total joints, spine, trauma)
• Neurosurgery (craniotomy, spine)
• ENT (flaps)
• Robotics
• Transplants/Procurements
• Trauma/Burns
• GU/GYN

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main Operating Room with 21 OR suites covering all surgical specialties
• Dynamic, nurse-driven environment with cutting-edge technology
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color provided

Additional Requirements & Information

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, and more within 1 year of start
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or compact license required; primary source verification mandatory
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B) required or documented declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and OR competency exams required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start mandatory
• Radiation Badge Process: Must be obtained prior to starting clinical work; may take 5-7 days to process
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Work History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Notes

• Open to accommodating block schedules with manager approval
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a challenging and diverse surgical environment in a Level I Trauma Center with opportunities to work across multiple specialties.