Roper St. Francis Healthcare·Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates operative or invasive procedures by preparing and providing necessary sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment to the surgical team while maintaining aseptic technique. Responsibilities also include assisting with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operating room and performing surgical skin preparation.
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Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
PRN Days - no call
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Essential Job Functions
Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
Assists in CPR as needed.
Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in all patient safety care measures.
Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education: Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Work Experience: One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com [recruitment@RSFH.com].
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology and must be certified by CST, NBSTA, or TS-C (with specific regional exclusions noted). One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience is preferred.
Market context
Certified Surgical Technicians in South Carolina are commonly needed in hospital operating rooms, where perioperative support and sterile technique are central to daily care. This role is competitive because employers typically look for formal surgical technology training, current certification, and related OR experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification path and recent OR experience before submitting.