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Job Title

• Surgical Tech - Operating Room (OR)

Location

• Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days, On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures within a busy Level I trauma center, supporting a variety of specialties including trauma, transplant, ortho, neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, and robotics.
• Prepare operating rooms and sterile equipment for scheduled surgeries, ensure proper patient positioning, and assist surgeons as needed.
• Maintain sterile techniques and adhere to safety protocols during all surgical activities.
• Support surgical team members with instrument passing, tissue handling, and documentation for procedures such as neuro, ENT, orthopedic, trauma, and robotic surgeries.
• Be flexible to float within scope to meet facility needs and support a dynamic surgical environment.
• Participate in on-call rotations, including weekend, holiday, and emergency response shifts, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of perioperative surgical technologist experience in a hospital setting.
• Current NBSTSA certification (MUSC does not accept NCCT) and BLS certification.
• Radiation badge must be provided by staffing agency.
• Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts, with occasional on-call shifts (up to 2 per month), including weekends and holidays.
• Active South Carolina RN license or proof of application, with priority given to candidates holding a valid license.
• Willingness to support a flexible schedule, including potential float within scope.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps), and robotic surgical cases (DaVinci Xi).
• Familiarity with complex cases such as transplants, trauma, burns, GU/GYN procedures, and trauma level 1 environment.
• Previous experience in a high-volume academic or trauma hospital.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a leading Level I trauma center that offers cutting-edge technology and professional growth in a vibrant, multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Be part of a highly regarded Magnet-designated hospital contributing to exceptional patient care and surgical excellence in South Carolina.