Certified 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: 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
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Facility & Work Environment

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

Important Notes

• Block schedule 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 (I-9 attestation and completed form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source license verification (South Carolina RN license required)
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination proof (boosters may be required)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) 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 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam for OR required
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting floor work (may take 5-7 days to receive)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent
• NBSTSA certification
• Radiation badge (agency provided)
• Additional certifications as applicable (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) depending on unit assignment
• Orientation modules and facility-specific training required before start (approx. 2-6 hours)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Compliance with facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., HIPAA attestation)

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists who are flexible with on-call duties and floating between surgical service lines, and who meet the required certifications and compliance standards.