Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Florence, South Carolina, United States

Position ID: P-769570

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 5

Start date: 2026-10-25T00:00:00.000Z

$3,147.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

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

Details

• Hospital CVOR unit averaging 6 cases per day
• Patient population includes open heart and vascular surgery cases
• Weekday hours with weekend call requirements
• 13-week assignment with a 06:00-14:30 shift

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 with confidence in open heart and vascular surgery cases

Additional Information

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under the supervision of a surgeon
• Ensure availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment with working knowledge of each device
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping according to department standards
• Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures
• Maintain sterile field and highest standard of sterile technique throughout procedures
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate
• Assist with terminal cleaning and sterilization of instruments and room
• Use standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous substances
• Maintain a professional image and strong customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8