Special Qualifications Must be a graduate of an program for Surgical Technicians and hold Certification administered by the NBSTSA or complete appropriate military training program for surgical technology or provide evidence of employment to practice surgical technology in a health care facility in SC prior to 1/1/2008 or is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service. Ten (10) or more years OR experience required. BLS certified.