Medical Surgical Technician - Trauma Surgical Care Unit (TSCU) - day shift
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in South Carolina post a median of $30.13 an hour, the middle half $28–$30.13, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in South Carolina earn a median of $29.89 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Surgical technologists in South Carolina: pay by town and employer
What South Carolina requires of a surgical technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA, from the South Carolina Code of Laws section 44-7-380 (health care facilities).
- Completed an accredited surgical technologist program and holds the NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification. Graduates may practice up to three months before certifying. Military training and people employed in a South Carolina facility before 1 Jan 2008 are also covered.
- Staying active: 15 hours of continuing education each year.
Surgical technologist jobs and requirements in South Carolina
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse performing patient care duties such as obtaining vitals, bathing, feeding, dressing, transporting, and grooming based on the needs of the patient population. Conduct hourly rounds to ensure patient well-being, while also creating a comforting and secure environment for patients and visitors.
Job Type: full-time; 72 hours biweekly
Required Education/Experience
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant training program or 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
From McLeod Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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