Certified Surgical Tech I or II - West Ashley Campus Ambulatory

Certified Surgical Tech I or II - West Ashley Campus Ambulatory OR at MUSC

Certified Surgical Technologist I/II for an ambulatory operating room at West Ashley Campus responsible for preparing sterile supplies/equipment, assisting in orthopedic and spine outpatient procedures, and performing room duties under general supervision (CST I) or with greater autonomy (CST II). Requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, CST credentialing, BLS certification, and minimum OR experience (two years for Level II);

shifts are Monday–Friday, 4x10-hour schedule with no nights/weekends. Role involves significant physical demands (standing, lifting, fine motor tasks), adherence to sterile technique and safety standards, and participation in a Joint Commission–accredited, Magnet-recognized surgical facility.

West Campus OR is part of the West Ashley Ambulatory Surgery Facility. The facility has 2-OR’s but is expanding and as of January 2026 will consist of 5-OR suites, 3-endoscopy procedure rooms, a Vascular Interventional suite (VIR) and an outpatient Cath./EP Lab. This position is for the OR and our surgeries are Orthopedic/Total Joints/Sports Medicine/Spine cases. The patient population is primarily adult with some procedures done on teenage athletes.

Although we also hire Certified Scrub Techs., RNs hired into the OR are trained to both scrub and circulate. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis between the hours of 7am - 5pm, no weekends or holidays. The ambulatory surgery facilities are part of the MUSC Magnet designation and are Joint Commission Accredited in surgery; we also have advanced certification in Shoulder/Hip/Knee Total Joints at the Main Hospital and West Campus.

West Campus has also been nationally recognized by AORN as a Center of Excellence in surgical safety for smoke evacuation. Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines.

This position demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000568 CHS - OR - West Campus (Offsite)

Hourly

Health-26

40

4-10 hour shifts. Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, major holidays or call. Late shift required to finish cases

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 4-10 hour shifts. Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, major holidays or call. Late shift required to finish cases

CST I - Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

CST II - Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families.

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting…