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Certified Surgical Technologist MUSC Florence Main Operating Room - FT

MUSC Health logoMUSC HealthFlorenceFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night
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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

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Workplace injuries

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in Florence reported 67 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,526,848 hours worked: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

Medicare gives MUSC Health Florence Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; South Carolina's hospitals average 3.4). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 68% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · South Carolina hospitals by rating.

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%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs

About the job

Job Description Summary

Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or shawsh@musc.edu to find out more!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria. Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

From MUSC 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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About MUSC Health

MUSC Health is the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, with 2,823 (source: MUSC Health, Home) licensed beds and more than 100 (source: MUSC Health, About Us) outreach locations serving all 46 (source: MUSC Health, Home) counties of South Carolina. Sources: MUSC Health, Home; MUSC Health, About Us

Based in Charleston, SCHires in South CarolinaPay on its listings: 0.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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