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What We Offer The Surgical Technologist Extern works under the supervision of the Operating Room Registered Nurse and/or Surgical Technician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive ...

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How much do temp surgical tech extern jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for temp surgical tech extern in the United States is $1,882.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,403.85 and $2,307.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temp Surgical Tech Extern vs Surgical Tech?

AspectTemp Surgical Tech ExternSurgical Tech
CredentialsTypically requires certification or in trainingCertified Surgical Tech (CST) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentTemporary, often in hospitals or clinics, during externshipFull-time or part-time in surgical settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for externship programs, training, or internshipsPermanent or long-term surgical staff

The Temp Surgical Tech Extern is a temporary role mainly for students or trainees gaining hands-on experience, often during externships. A Surgical Tech is a certified professional working permanently in surgical environments. The externship provides practical training, while the Surgical Tech role involves ongoing responsibilities in the operating room.

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Surgical Tech Extern Open Heart

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals

Grand Prairie, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Medical City Heart and Spine

Surgical Tech Extern

Open Heart

PRN

As Needed

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Surgical Tech Extern Spine OR you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Surgical Technologist Extern, youโ€™ll gain invaluable hands-on surgical experience while working alongside a highly skilled team committed to caring for and improving human life โ€“ who are eager to welcome you into our mission. Under the guidance of the Circulating RN and experienced surgical staff, youโ€™ll expand your skills by assisting throughout the surgical process and helping ensure the surgical suite remains clean, organized, and focused on patient safety.ย 

Your responsibilities will include:ย 

  • Organizing and stocking the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment to ensure each procedure is fully prepared and supportedย 
  • Assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgery, including transport, positioning, and comfortย 
  • Supporting the surgical team during procedures by managing sterile instruments, passing tools, and helping with counts and equipment during proceduresย 
  • Helping maintain a clean, safe, and sterile environment through room turnover, restocking, and infection control practicesย 
  • Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members while protecting patient privacy and safetyย 
What qualifications you will need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Vocational School Graduate
  • Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Benefits

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • Comprehensive benefitsย for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support,ย including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from workย programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education supportย through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefitsย for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.ย 

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas. They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will benefit from leading edge treatments and technology. We offer clinical trials. You will have access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists. Medical City Heart Hospital has 65+ private patient rooms. The facility provides a wide array of cardiac services. Services include complex vascular and heart surgery and advanced heart failure treatment. We offer minimally invasive vascular surgery and other specialized heart care. The facility has a dedicated cardiac emergency room. Medical City Spine Hospital has 25+ beds. It provides spine care for common spine disorders. Spine care is also provided for rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities. Those include adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses. We offer complex spine surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"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 Tech Extern Spine OR opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.ย Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status