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Surgical Technician Extern

MUSC Health
Lancaster, SC Part Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Job Description Summary

Works under a surgeon's supervision before, during and after various types of surgeries. A surgical assistant's duties may include: ... Moving patients into the operating room and positioning patients before surgeries. Ensuring that the room remains sterile.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Under the supervision of a seasoned Surgical Technician or Scrub Nurse, the Surgical Technologist Extern follows established procedural guidelines in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

PRN Status Clause

PRN / “as-needed” means you are not guaranteed a fixed schedule or hours. You work when they have needs in the schedule. You must be available to work at least 12 hours every two weeks (bi-weekly minimum), as specified in your PRN Commitment Agreement. Your actual hours will depend on department needs, not a set schedule. You may be asked to pick up extra shifts to cover gaps (like call-outs or shortages). Your total hours can go up or down—some weeks you might work more, some less.

Additional Job Description

Licenses/Certificates: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Also Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist curricula

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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