Salary / On Call Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salary On-Call Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) plays a vital role in the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is prepared and sterile, assisting during procedures, and supporting urgent and emergent cases during on-call hours. This salaried position includes scheduled on-call shifts to provide coverage outside of regular operating hours, ensuring continuity of care and readiness for surgical interventions.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologists
• One (1) year of scrub experience
• Educational and clinical training with documentation for surgical assisting and/or proof of completion of Military training as an Operating Room Specialist (68-D) plus 3 years of experience in the operating room environment
• Case history must be provided by the potential employee
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program
• A minimum of two years work experience within an operating room setting required
• Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical set-up for procedures
• Observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure
• Functions within a sterile field
• Functions as a surgical assistant
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team during operative procedures
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies
• Documents maintenance and repairs and troubleshoots equipment needs when necessary
• Performs assisting duties within the scope of a practicing CST Level II
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree