Certified Surgical Tech Extern MUSC Florence Surgical Services - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Florence, AL

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About The Position

MUSC Florence Surgical Services is looking for CST Students to join their team as a CST Extern. Must be entering your 3rd semester of clinical rotation. Apply now or contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or [email protected] for more details! 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.

Requirements

• Must be a student of an accredited program of surgical technology who has completed two semesters, going into third clinical rotation or has completed a accredited program of surgical technology.
• Must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• If does not obtain certification, then can transfer to role within system for which they are qualified

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Help with instrument cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for the next procedure
• Assist with patient transfer as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed