Certified Surgical Technician (CVOR)
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (CST-CVOR)

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

Job Description

• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Be flexible, punctual, and willing to learn in the surgical environment.
• Work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures.
• Ensure the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and patient safety is maximized.
• Prepare OR rooms, supplies, and equipment to support efficient perioperative processes.
• Maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and prepping according to standards and policies.
• Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure.
• Maintain the sterile field to ensure patient and employee safety.
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate.
• Assist in lifting, turning, positioning, and preparing patients using proper body mechanics.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment, including terminal cleaning of instruments and rooms.
• Use standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous substances.
• Demonstrate competency in assigned access control, emergency management, environment safety, infection control, communication, procedures, and operative patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: NBSTSA certification (only certification recognized in South Carolina for Certified Surgical Tech).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: AHA only.
• License/Certificate Verification: Must provide state-specific registry verification for Certified Surgical Technician.
• Immunizations:

  • Proof of 2 MMR immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza vaccine recommended (required Sept-April; exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Tuberculosis Testing:

  • 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) required.
  • Annual negative PPD or TB questionnaire may be required if 2-step PPD not done within past year.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers within a year of start (optional but recommended).
• Driver’s License/State ID: Valid copy required.
• Social Security Card: Copy required.
• Background Checks and Verifications:

  • Criminal background check including county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification within 60 days of start covering last 7 years.
  • Employment verification for 5 years.
• Drug Screening: 10 panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.
• Resume/Profile: Required; references preferred but not mandatory.
• Confirmation of Assignment: Standard form required.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with certification and competency requirements.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

Additional Notes

• Must demonstrate competency in all assigned duties and maintain highest standards of sterile technique.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced surgical environment and collaborate effectively with the surgical team.