Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Newsandtribune; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

Newsandtribune is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a CVOR position in Florence, SC. The role requires NBSTSA certification and confidence in open heart and vascular surgery cases.

Responsibilities include assisting with high-volume CVOR cases, patient positioning, sterile technique, and surgical counts. A 13-week assignment with 06:00–14:30 shifts and weekend call is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a surgical technology role.
• NBSTSA certification required (only certification recognized in South Carolina).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• License required if applicable.
• Ability to perform confidently in open heart and vascular surgery cases.

Responsibilities

• CVOR unit averaging 6 cases per day.
• Cardiovascular patient population including open heart and vascular surgeries.
• 13-week assignment with weekday shift hours from 06:00-14:30.
• Weekend call required.
• Work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures.
• Ensure availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical cases.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping according to hospital standards.
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures.
• Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Assist with specimen preparation and handoff as appropriate.
• Support terminal cleaning and sterilization of instruments and OR rooms.
• Use standard precautions and appropriate PPE when handling hazardous substances.
• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Experience in surgical technology

Education

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Licensed to practice (if applicable)

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a CVOR position requiring NBSTSA certification and confidence in open heart and vascular surgery cases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a surgical technology role
• NBSTSA certification required (only certification recognized in South Carolina)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• License required if applicable
• Ability to perform confidently in open heart and vascular surgery cases

Responsibilities

• CVOR unit averaging 6 cases per day
• Cardiovascular patient population including open heart and vascular surgeries
• 13-week assignment with weekday shift hours from 06:00-14:30
• Weekend call required
• Work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures
• Ensure availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical cases
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping according to hospital standards
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures
• Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator
• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures to ensure patient and staff safety
• Assist with specimen preparation and handoff as appropriate
• Support terminal cleaning and sterilization of instruments and OR rooms
• Use standard precautions and appropriate PPE when handling hazardous substances
• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, and staff

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-761934

Open Positions: 2