OR Surgical Technologist
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (6:45 AM to 5:15 PM)
• Operating Rooms: 9 ORs
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • 4 weekdays on-call and 1.5 weekends on-call every 4 weeks
  • Weekend on-call includes at least one full weekend and one half weekend every 4 weeks
• Floating: Yes, between service lines (not to sister facilities)
• Types of Cases: General Surgery, Robotics, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Gynecology, Eyes, Urology, ENT

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• CST or NBSTSA certification required
• Experience in all required surgical areas

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• 286 staffed beds
• Scrubs provided
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available
• Local radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Block scheduling accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; new or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility in the US (I-9 form and attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Annual background check including multiple searches (SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, etc.)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• OFAC Sanctions List Search prior to start
• South Carolina RN license verification (primary source) or compact license; walk-through/temp license option available for eligible candidates
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing staff
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required as applicable (including medication/pharmacology and OR competency)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start without badge clearance
• IV Therapy certification may be required for select LPNs (not applicable for this role)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech with at least 2 years of surgical experience, required certifications including BLS and NBSTSA, and the ability to work on-call and float between service lines. The position involves working in a busy acute care hospital with a variety of surgical cases. Compliance with extensive documentation, immunizations, and background checks is mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for a 13-week assignment with a 4x10 hour shift schedule and weekend on-call duties.