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

Work Schedule

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)
• Rotating weekends required
• On-call: Up to 2 call shifts per month (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM on weekends)
• Floating within scope between like units/sister facilities may be required

Facility Overview

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main Operating Room with 21 OR suites covering Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics
• Busy, dynamic, nurse-driven environment with cutting-edge technology

Required Experience & Skills

• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NBSTSA certification

Certifications & Licenses

• NBSTSA certification required (NCCT not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency)
• South Carolina state license verification required (active, unencumbered)
• Nursys verification required for RNs/LPNs if applicable
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) but not specified for this role

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including criminal and sex offender registry checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, OR competency)
• Physical exam updated annually attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test documentation (N95 O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Additional Requirements

• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting patient care; badge may take 5-7 days to arrive
• Passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November), especially August and September
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case

Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations

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