**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a **Surgical Technologist Extern** you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Colleton Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Colleton Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a **Surgical Technologist Extern** PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** **The** **Surgical Technologist Extern** **delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite under the supervision of the Circulating RN.** **What you will do in this role but not limited to:** **· The Surgical Technologist Extern assists the surgical staff in the perioperative process.** **· Collaborates with the Circulating RN and Surgical Tech to organize the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day.** **· Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking.** **· Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures.** **· Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed.** **· Aids in the transfer, positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards.** **· Assists surgical team during each procedure as instructed, including passing instruments, operating specialty equipment, patient monitoring, handling of medications or specimens, replenishing supplies.** **· Performs more advanced duties once competency is achieved.** **· Assists with room turnover, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed.** **What qualifications you will need:** **· High school diploma or GED required.** **· Currently enrolled in a Surgical Technologist program.** **· BLS within 30 days of hire.** Colleton Medical Center (https://colletonmedical.com/) provides quality healthcare services, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology for more than 50 years. Our **130+ bed hospital** is one of the region's leading acute care facilities and offers a range of services for our patients; these include diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Located in the heart of Walterboro, Colleton Medical Center has a longstanding history as a leader in the community with a commitment to patient-centered care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our **Surgical Technologist Extern** PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status