<p>Fort Mill Medical Center — a brand-new, 100-bed acute care hospital that opened in 2022 in Fort Mill, SC — is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support its Labor & Delivery service line, known as The Nest. This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing surgical and women's care team equipped with all-new technology and instruments in a facility purpose-built for the community it serves. The role offers a full acute care environment including a 24/7 ED, ICU, and med/surg unit alongside a dedicated L&D suite.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated Labor & Delivery unit — The Nest — within a 100-bed acute care hospital opened in 2022 with all-new equipment throughout</li> <li>Comprehensive women's care service line supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Full-service campus: 24/7 emergency department, intensive care unit, and medical/surgical unit</li> <li>Advanced technology environment with purpose-built infrastructure and modern surgical instrumentation</li> <li>CST responsibilities include direct physician assistance during procedures, preparation and maintenance of the procedural suite, and ensuring all instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and functioning properly</li> <li>Active participation in department staff meetings and performance improvement initiatives</li> <li>Patient assessment duties include identifying deviations from baseline, prioritizing clinical problems, and adapting care to age-specific needs</li> <li>Decisions made within defined scope of practice with appropriate resource utilization per unit guidelines</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Some college or vocational/technical training required</li> <li>Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required — or eligibility under one of the following South Carolina pathways: <ul> <li>New graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (NBSTSA certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire)</li> <li>Completion of a U.S. military Surgical Technology training program (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service)</li> <li>Documented employment as a Surgical Technologist in a South Carolina healthcare facility prior to January 1, 2008</li> </ul> </li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>1–2 years of Surgical Technology experience preferred; new graduates meeting certification requirements are encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Mill, South Carolina sits just south of Charlotte, NC, offering residents the energy and amenities of a major metropolitan area with the lower cost of living, strong public schools, and community feel of a fast-growing South Carolina suburb. The region features year-round mild weather, easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Wylie recreation, and a thriving local dining and arts scene — making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside professional opportunity.</p>