Certified Surgical Technologist – OR Support & Aseptic Expert

CARIN Alliance; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech I/II to support surgical teams in an academic medical center. The role centers on preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile instruments, and assisting surgeons with safe, efficient patient care.

The technician will adhere to aseptic techniques, perform surgical counts, manage specimens, and collaborate closely with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia staff to ensure coordinated patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Tech is required.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing and aseptic/infection control practices.
• Attention to detail for counts and instrument organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment and communicate professionally with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures.
• Organize and maintain sterile surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons during procedures while promoting safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Follow strict aseptic technique and infection control standards.
• Perform required surgical counts and verify correct instrumentation and supplies.
• Handle and manage surgical specimens according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia staff to support coordinated care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Instrument organization

Team communication

Education

Certified Surgical Tech

Job description

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech I/II to support surgical teams in an academic medical center. The role centers on preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile instruments, and assisting surgeons with safe, efficient patient care.

The technician will adhere to aseptic techniques, perform surgical counts, manage specimens, and collaborate closely with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia staff to ensure coordinated patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.