Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in South Carolina
Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in the Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston metro areas, where hospital systems like Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours have ongoing demand for surgical tech talent at every level from new graduates to senior first assistants. The busiest specialties in South Carolina operating rooms include orthopedics, cardiovascular surgery, and general surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Carolina ASC, LLC | Greenville, SC
Full-Time
Join Our Growing Surgical Team
Carolina ASC, LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist who enjoys a specialized procedural environment and wants to work alongside physicians and clinical professionals performing vascular and interventional procedures in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
Our ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, confident in the operating room, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of sterile technique, patient safety, and surgical excellence.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Specialized ASC and vascular procedural environment
- Work alongside experienced physicians and clinical professionals
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to expand vascular and interventional procedural experience
- Focus on high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care
- Convenient Greenville, South Carolina location
What You'll Do
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play an essential role in preparing for and supporting vascular and interventional procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare operating rooms and procedure suites, ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile and ready for use.
- Assist physicians during surgical and interventional procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Anticipate physician and procedural needs and efficiently pass instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Perform required counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other surgical items before and after procedures.
- Assist the vascular team with procedures including angiograms, venograms, angioplasty, atherectomy, and other vascular interventions.
- Participate in pre-procedure setup and post-procedure breakdown and cleaning of procedure rooms.
- Maintain the sterile field and immediately identify and address potential breaks in sterile technique.
- Ensure appropriate handling and disposition of specimens.
- Assist with surgical equipment maintenance, sterilization, and readiness.
- Monitor procedural supplies and communicate inventory needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation as required.
- Participate in required competency, continuing education, and facility training.
- Support ASC quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification required.
- Current BLS certification.
- Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain a sterile field.
- Ability to anticipate surgeon and physician needs throughout procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively and remain composed in a fast-paced procedural environment.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of Surgical Technologist experience.
- Previous experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), outpatient surgery center, vascular surgery, or interventional procedural environment.
- Experience supporting vascular or endovascular procedures.
- ACLS certification.
- Familiarity with ASC quality, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in being the person the surgical team can depend on.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Stay one step ahead during procedures.
- Take sterile technique and patient safety seriously.
- Work well with physicians, nurses, and other members of the surgical team.
- Are organized, dependable, and attentive to the smallest details.
- Enjoy working in a specialized procedural environment.
- Want to continue developing your skills in vascular and interventional care.
Make Your Next Career Move
If you're a Certified Surgical Technologist looking for an opportunity to bring your skills to a specialized ASC environment and become an important part of a collaborative surgical team, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join Carolina ASC in Greenville, SC!
Carolina ASC, LLC | Greenville, SC
Full-Time
Join Our Growing Surgical Team
Carolina ASC, LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist who enjoys a specialized procedural environment and wants to work alongside physicians and clinical professionals performing vascular and interventional procedures in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
Our ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, confident in the operating room, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of sterile technique, patient safety, and surgical excellence.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Specialized ASC and vascular procedural environment
- Work alongside experienced physicians and clinical professionals
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to expand vascular and interventional procedural experience
- Focus on high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care
- Convenient Greenville, South Carolina location
What You'll Do
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play an essential role in preparing for and supporting vascular and interventional procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare operating rooms and procedure suites, ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile and ready for use.
- Assist physicians during surgical and interventional procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Anticipate physician and procedural needs and efficiently pass instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Perform required counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other surgical items before and after procedures.
- Assist the vascular team with procedures including angiograms, venograms, angioplasty, atherectomy, and other vascular interventions.
- Participate in pre-procedure setup and post-procedure breakdown and cleaning of procedure rooms.
- Maintain the sterile field and immediately identify and address potential breaks in sterile technique.
- Ensure appropriate handling and disposition of specimens.
- Assist with surgical equipment maintenance, sterilization, and readiness.
- Monitor procedural supplies and communicate inventory needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation as required.
- Participate in required competency, continuing education, and facility training.
- Support ASC quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification required.
- Current BLS certification.
- Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain a sterile field.
- Ability to anticipate surgeon and physician needs throughout procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively and remain composed in a fast-paced procedural environment.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of Surgical Technologist experience.
- Previous experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), outpatient surgery center, vascular surgery, or interventional procedural environment.
- Experience supporting vascular or endovascular procedures.
- ACLS certification.
- Familiarity with ASC quality, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in being the person the surgical team can depend on.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Stay one step ahead during procedures.
- Take sterile technique and patient safety seriously.
- Work well with physicians, nurses, and other members of the surgical team.
- Are organized, dependable, and attentive to the smallest details.
- Enjoy working in a specialized procedural environment.
- Want to continue developing your skills in vascular and interventional care.
Make Your Next Career Move
If you're a Certified Surgical Technologist looking for an opportunity to bring your skills to a specialized ASC environment and become an important part of a collaborative surgical team, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join Carolina ASC in Greenville, SC!
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Certified Surgical Technologist Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Prisma Health10
- McLeod Health6
- Bon Secours2
- AnMed Health1
- Elios Talent1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified surgical technologist jobs across South Carolina.
- Active CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized in South Carolina
- Minimum one year of scrub experience in an acute care or ambulatory surgical setting
- Proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general surgery, and cardiovascular procedures
- Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved provider
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift surgical equipment in a fast-paced OR environment
Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified surgical technologist in South Carolina?
You become a certified surgical technologist in South Carolina by completing an accredited surgical technology program, then passing the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certifying exam to earn the CST credential. South Carolina does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, so the CST certification is the primary credential employers require. Most accredited programs are offered through technical colleges such as Trident Technical College and Midlands Technical College, which feed directly into local hospital hiring pipelines.
How much do certified surgical technologists make in South Carolina?
Certified surgical technologists in South Carolina earn a median of about $62,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,830 for the lowest 10% to over $75,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire certified surgical technologists in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring certified surgical technologists in South Carolina include Prisma Health, McLeod Health, and Bon Secours, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large integrated health systems anchored in South Carolina, including Prisma Health and MUSC Health, represent the most consistent source of full-time openings across the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most certified surgical technologist jobs?
Columbia, Greenville, and Florence have the most certified surgical technologist openings in South Carolina. Columbia and Greenville drive the highest volume because of the flagship campuses of Prisma Health and Bon Secours, while Charleston's concentration of MUSC Health facilities and several large community hospitals sustains steady demand even in surrounding suburban areas.
Are there remote certified surgical technologist jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical technology is a hands-on, sterile-field role performed in an operating room, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of certified surgical technologist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are typically in surgical technology education, clinical coordination, or instrument management rather than direct scrub duties.
How can I get hired as a certified surgical technologist in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate positions or surgical tech associate roles posted by South Carolina's large hospital systems, particularly Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Trident Health, which routinely hire graduates of accredited in-state programs. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at a South Carolina facility have a clear advantage, as those rotations often lead to direct hire offers. Lateral moves from sterile processing or surgical aide roles can also open the door, and holding a current CST credential before applying is the single biggest differentiator for zero-experience candidates.
Where can I find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find a role that fits and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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