Job Description Summary
MUSC Florence - Surgical Technologist Extern
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: PRN
Cost Center: CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health-01
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
Job Description
The Surgical Technologist Extern reports to the nurse manager. A Surgical Technician Extern gains supervised clinical experience in the operating room. This role helps bridge classroom learning with real‑world practice and prepares the extern for full certification and employment as a surgical technologist. Key Responsibilities: Pre‑operative Duties – Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies; Assist in setting up surgical trays and ensuring all tools are functioning; Help position and prepare patients for surgery; Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and infection‑control protocols. Intra‑operative Duties:

– Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants; Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures; Handle specimens appropriately; Monitor sterile field and report any breaks in sterility; Assist with equipment operation under supervision. Post‑operative Duties: – Help with instrument cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization; Restock supplies and prepare rooms for the next procedure; Assist with patient transfer as needed. Minimum Scheduling Requirements: The goal is enough exposure, repetition, and case variety for you to feel confident and safe in the operating room. This externship aims for ~400 hours of hands‑on OR time. A strong experience usually includes: At least 2–3 full shifts per week; Minimum 12 hours per week and one buddy call weekend per schedule, matching real OR workflow; Consistent scheduling to build muscle memory and confidence.
Additional Job Description
Education: Must be a student of an accredited program of surgical technology who has completed two semesters, going into third

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