Surgical Tech Extern (PRN) - OR Prep & Support

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Surgical Tech to assist the surgical team in the Operating Room at Baptist Hospital. Under RN supervision, you help prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and ensure instruments and supplies are available for procedures.

Casual tone: You must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program with a recommendation, and hold BLS certification. This full-time day shift role supports safe patient care and efficient case flow.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Letter of recommendation from Surgical Tech course instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with the assistance of team members and maintain sterile technique.
• Assist in disinfection and setup of instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Support the surgical team in instrument handling and inventory management.
• Communicate patient status changes to the RN and ensure safety in patient care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in Surgical Technology Program

Letter of recommendation from Surgical Tech instructor

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Surgical Tech to assist the surgical team in the Operating Room at Baptist Hospital. Under RN supervision, you help prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and ensure instruments and supplies are available for procedures.

Casual tone: You must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program with a recommendation, and hold BLS certification. This full-time day shift role supports safe patient care and efficient case flow.