Surgical Technologist

ACHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile instruments, assist surgeons, and ensure safety and infection control standards.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a fast‑paced academic medical center. MUSC offers professional growth, exposure to cutting‑edge research and education, and a diverse,

Qualifications

• Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) is required.
• First Assistant or CSFA certification is preferred.
• BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as first assist during operative procedures, including retraction and suturing.
• Prepare the operating room with instruments and supplies according to procedure needs.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout all phases of the surgery.
• Gown, glove, and pass instruments to the surgical team.
• Position, prep, and drape patients to ensure safety and access.
• Count instruments, sponges, and sharps; resolve discrepancies per protocol.

Skills

Surgical first assist techniques

Sterile technique

OR instrumentation

Patient positioning

Tissue handling

Surgical procedures knowledge

Intraoperative safety monitoring

Count procedures

Infection prevention

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary team communication

Emergency response in OR

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Powered surgical equipment use

Quality & safety protocols

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support our surgical teams in delivering high-quality patient care. In this role, you will prepare operating rooms, arrange and maintain sterile instruments, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure adherence to safety and infection control standards. You’ll collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in a fast-paced academic medical center. MUSC offers professional growth, exposure to cutting-edge research and education, and a diverse, inclusive culture driven by innovation, compassion, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as first assist during operative procedures, including retraction, hemostasis, suturing, stapling, and wound closure within scope of practice.
• Prepare the operating room by assembling, organizing, and verifying instruments, equipment, and supplies according to surgeon preference cards and procedure requirements.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and aseptic conditions throughout all phases of the surgical procedure, promptly addressing any breaks in sterility.
• Perform scrub duties, including gowning and gloving the surgical team, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Participate in patient positioning, prepping, and draping to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal surgical site exposure.
• Conduct accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the circulating nurse and resolve discrepancies in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other perioperative staff to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Support intraoperative use and troubleshooting of surgical equipment and technology, including endoscopic and minimally invasive systems.
• Follow infection prevention, quality, and safety protocols in alignment with MUSC and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the academic mission by supporting an educational environment for residents, students, and new staff in the OR.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, competency validation, and adoption of evidence-based practices.
• Document intraoperative activities as appropriate and support accurate handoff communication to postoperative care teams.

Key Skills

• Surgical first assist techniques (retraction, hemostasis, suturing, stapling)
• Sterile technique and aseptic practice
• Operating room instrumentation and equipment handling
• Pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient positioning and preparation
• Tissue handling and wound closure
• Knowledge of surgical procedures across multiple specialties (e.g., general, orthopedics, cardiovascular, obstetrics, neurosurgery)
• Intraoperative patient safety and monitoring support
• Count procedures for instruments, sponges, and sharps
• Infection prevention and control
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation basics
• Interdisciplinary team communication in the OR
• Emergency response and crisis resource management in the OR
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology
• Use and care of powered surgical equipment and endoscopic tools
• Quality and safety protocols in an academic medical center

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Certifications & Training

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Certified First Assistant (CFA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Eligibility to work in a hospital operating room environment per South Carolina regulations