Surgical Technologist (CST)
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

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

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 5:15 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, approximately 1 call per week plus 1 late shift and 1-2 weekends every 6 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: 1 to 2 weekends every 6 weeks (covered in call requirement)
• Floating: May float between service lines and possibly to sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 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
• Radiation Badge required and must be provided by the agency prior to start

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Beds: 75 staffed beds
• Scrubs: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free with pass

Scheduling & Hours

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Open to block scheduling with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local radius for travel: 60 miles
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November), with peak activity in August and September. Confirm availability before accepting assignments during this period.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, county/statewide checks, sex offender registry, national criminal, and employment/education verification
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts may be used as placeholders if verification is pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified through a third-party vendor
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, shoulders up
• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days of start, attesting to ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via virtual questionnaire
• Radiation Badge: Must be obtained prior to starting; process may take 5-7 days
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into OurDay platform
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be completed before starting

Additional Information

• Scrubs and parking provided at no cost
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Floating between units and possibly sister facilities may be required
• Local candidates accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.