About the role#
This is a part-time Surgical Technologist Extern position based in South Carolina. You will work on-site in an outpatient day surgery setting. This role is paid and supports surgical teams by maintaining sterile environments and assisting with clinical procedures.
What you'll do#
- Maintain a professional image and provide support to patients, visitors, and medical staff.
- Apply principles of asepsis during surgical hand scrubs and wound dressing.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field while managing instruments and supplies.
- Correlate case set-ups, including sutures, drapes, blades, and sponges.
- Pass instruments to the operating surgeon and provide support during procedures.
- Perform initial and ongoing counts of sharps, sponges, and instruments.
- Handle medications, solutions, and specimens under supervision.
- Follow point-of-use cleaning procedures to prevent debris buildup on instruments.
- Prepare instruments for decontamination and sterilization after use.
- Assist with patient care until they leave the surgical suite.
- Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment when handling hazardous substances.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- A High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Location & details#
- Location: South Carolina, United States.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, PRN.
- Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
About McLeod Health
McLeod Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system founded in 1906. Based in Florence, South Carolina, the network operates 7 hospitals and various physician practices across the region. It employs approximately 15,000 people, including 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses. The organization serves more than one million people throughout North and South Carolina.
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