Certified Surgical Technologist, Ambulatory OR
Charleston, South Carolina
MUSC Health West Ashley Pavilion

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Scheduled day off based on department needs; special requests considered
• Occasional scheduled late shifts a few times per month
• No on-call required
• Possibility of floating within Perioperative facility as needed
• Block scheduling available at manager’s discretion

Specialty

• Surgical Services (Ambulatory OR)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialties including Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Genitourinary, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, Total Joints
• Unit does not handle general surgery, Labor & Delivery, or pediatrics
• Candidates should be well-rounded in the listed specialties
• Prior travel experience not accepted for first-timers (first-timers not accepted)

Licensure and Certifications

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Recent Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA only)

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Preoperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical environment
• Pre-op duties include patient prep: history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, EKGs, IV starts, blood sugar checks, medication administration
• Post-op duties include monitoring vital signs through anesthesia recovery phases, reviewing discharge instructions, and assisting with patient discharge via wheelchair
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR nurses

Unit and Facility Details

• Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit with 10 RNs and 1 Patient Care Technician
• 20 bays for pre/post patients, 2 ORs, 2 GI procedural rooms, 1 Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR) procedural room
• Patient population includes Orthopedics (total joints, arthroscopy, hand, shoulder, elbow), Interventional Radiology, and GI scopes

Local Candidate Policy

• Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius

Time Off Requests (RTO)

• All time off requests must be submitted at time of application
• Approval based on facility needs
• Multiple RTO requests within the 8-13 week contract likely to be denied
• Facility may call off up to 10 hours per 2-week period (equivalent to one shift)

Required Documentation and 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 check covering last 7 years with multiple searches (SSN trace, state, national, sex offender registry, FACIS, international 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
• Employment application/resume and proof of 2 clinical references
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or as many as applicable)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting clinical work
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge

Health and Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (August 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

This position is suited for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists with a strong background in multiple surgical specialties, who are comfortable working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical environment and meeting comprehensive compliance and health requirements.