Ambulatory 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
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position/Specialty: Ambulatory OR CST
• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • One late week per 4 weeks to complete cases
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call: No
• Floating: Possible floating within Perioperative facility within scope
• Block Schedule: At manager’s discretion
• Number of ORs: 9
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50 miles radius
• Guaranteed Hours: Traveler may be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• Precepting: May be required to precept a care team member in the OR
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September). Confirm availability before accepting assignments during this period.

Required Certifications

• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Radiation badge (must be provided by parent company; required for CST and certain other roles)

Preferred Experience

• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• ENT
• Gynecology
• Genitourinary
• Endocrine
• Surgical Oncology

Licensure & Verification

• South Carolina RN license or compact licensure (if applicable)
• Primary source verification required for all licenses and certifications
• NURSYS verification for RNs and LPNs/LVNs as applicable
• Radiation badge required for CST and other specified roles; process may take 5-7 days before start
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Required Background Checks & Documents

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• State-specific Medicaid excluded provider search
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam (general OR competency)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Sterile Processing Techs require additional physical assessment and lab panels (not applicable for CST)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Radiation badge processing may delay start; candidates cannot begin floor work without badge
• Travelers must include all requested time off (RTO) at submission for approval

This position is ideal for experienced Surgical Techs with at least 2 years of OR experience, required certifications, and the ability to work flexible day shifts without weekends.