Operating Room 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 (Operating Room)
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, including 1 weekend shift (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM on Saturday or Sunday)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, up to 4 call shifts per month (end of shift at 7 AM)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units or sister facilities
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Provided

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Certification: NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Comprehensive 7-year history including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered SC Surgical Technologist license or equivalent primary source verification
• Fit Testing: N95 mask fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID-19 Vaccination: Highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and OR competency exams
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Radiation Badge Process: Must be obtained before starting floor work; may take 5-7 days to arrive
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific modules and first day instructions mandatory before starting
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no posing or side views

Work Environment & Expectations

• Busy, dynamic, nurse-driven Main OR with 21 OR suites covering all surgical specialties
• Team composition: 75% Registered Nurses, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Magnet designated department with cutting-edge technology
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November, peak Aug–Sept)
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Notes

• First-time travel Surgical Technologists are accepted
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down to equal 1 shift
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval depending on unit needs

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech travel contract opportunity.