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Job Summary

Certified Surgical Technician Opening!

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Department: SurgeryPosition Type: Full Time - DaysWork Schedule: 4-10 hour shifts w/ call

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides essential support in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and quality care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting physicians during surgery by utilizing sterile techniques and maintaining a safe surgical environment

• Supporting licensed staff and physicians in accordance with approved clinical standards

• Performing other assigned duties to support surgical and patient care operations

• Taking responsibility for meeting the basic needs of assigned patients

• Providing care to a diverse patient population ranging from infant to geriatric

• Collaborating effectively with the healthcare team and contributing to hospital and unit goals

• Delivering care that aligns with established practice standards and departmental guidelines

• Willingness to float to other comparable units as needed

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists

• Must meet one of the following pathways:

• Hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the NBSTSA

• Completed surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service

• Practiced as a surgical technologist in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008

• Serving as a surgical technologist in the federal government

• Current BCLS certification required

• NBSTSA certification required

• Previous hospital experience preferred

Job Opening ID

2025-226437