Travel CVOR Technologist
Florence, SC
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams in delivering safe and effective perioperative care. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room preparation, and patient safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment before procedures.
• Work under the direction of the surgical team to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Verify the availability and proper functioning of required instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to hospital policies and established standards.
• Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Participate in surgical site verification and patient safety time-out procedures.
• Handle and transfer surgical specimens appropriately.
• Assist with lifting, turning, positioning, and preparing patients while following proper body mechanics.
• Clean, prepare, and process instruments for terminal sterilization according to established protocols.
• Assist with operating room turnover and terminal cleaning.
• Follow infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and appropriate personal protective equipment requirements when handling blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain readiness to respond to emergencies and comply with hospital safety procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in communication, environmental safety, infection control, emergency management, and pre-, intra-, and post-procedural patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Certification

• NBSTSA certification is required. The facility specifies NBSTSA certifications only.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Ability to assist with surgical counts, draping, specimen handling, and patient positioning.
• Familiarity with operating room safety procedures and surgical time-outs.
• Professional communication, punctuality, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.

Ideal Candidate

A certified Surgical Technologist who demonstrates attention to detail, maintains strict sterile technique, prepares the operating room efficiently, and supports the surgical team throughout procedures while prioritizing patient safety and infection prevention.

MCL-19410

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