Ambulatory OR Surgical Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

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 (Ambulatory OR)
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
  • 4 shifts of 10 hours (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• One late week per 4 weeks to complete cases
• No weekends required
• No on-call duties
• Possibility of floating within Perioperative facility as needed
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Number of ORs: 9
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Traveler may be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• May be required to precept a care team member in the OR
• During hurricane season (June–November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

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

  • NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
  • Radiation badge must be provided by the staffing company (required for this role)
• Experience preferred in Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Genitourinary, Endocrine, or Surgical Oncology
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have an active, unencumbered South Carolina license or compact licensure as applicable
• Primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs/LPNs if applicable
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke, CHEMO, EFM certifications as applicable to specialty/unit (verify with recruiter)
• Fit test for N95 mask required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Radiation badge required and must be obtained before starting clinical work

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting to ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) positive titers or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Varicella positive titer or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccination series, or declination
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete will result in being sent home
• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start clinical work without it
• Travelers must upload vaccination records and required documents into the facility’s system prior to start
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing techs (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response assignments during hurricane season (June–November)
• Approval of requested time off (RTO) is based on facility needs and must be submitted with the application
• Floating within the perioperative facility may be required within scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced Certified OR Techs / Surgical Techs with at least 2 years of surgical services experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced ambulatory OR setting without weekend or on-call requirements.