Certified Surgical Technologist
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

Certified Surgical Technician - Florence, South Carolina (LTA Contract)

Job Overview

• 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 procedures maximize patient safety.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and establishing the sterile field.
• Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure patient and employee safety using highest standards of sterile technique.
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate.
• Assist in lifting, turning, and positioning patients using proper body mechanics.
• 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 operating room procedures including emergency management, infection control, communication, and perioperative patient care.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications and Licenses

• NBSTSA certification (only certification recognized in South Carolina for this role)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Valid state license/certificate with primary source verification
• Driver’s License or State ID
• Social Security Card

Required Health and Immunization Documentation

• MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): 1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start; negative Q-Gold or Tspot within 90 days prior to start also acceptable
• Influenza vaccine (required September-April; medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)
• Fit Test (optional, required for travelers with specific mask make/model within 1 year of start)
• Drug Screen: 10 panel drug screening completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted)

Background and Verification Requirements

• Criminal background check covering county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS trace, and education verification (done within 60 days of start, updated annually)
• Employment verification for the past 5 years
• Resume or profile submission (references preferred but not required)
• Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment form required

Experience Requirements

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

This position requires flexibility, punctuality, and willingness to learn in the surgical environment while maintaining high standards of patient safety and sterile technique.