Summer Surgical Tech Intern
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Job Location:
Rochester, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Student Surgical Technologist Intern provides direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in the appropriate setting across the continuum of care. They communicate with the surgical staff about instrumentation surgical procedures and sterility. The student surgical technologist intern is able to scrub alongside a certified surgical technologist. This experience is intended for students who will graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program within the next academic year. The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) responsibilities and Code of Ethics provide a basis for practice.
Summer ST Experience (June 1 - August 7 2026)
Rochester MN site only
Objectives:
- Apply the principles of aseptic technique while in the sterile role.
- Further develop the practical skills required to work as a competent surgical technologist in the perioperative environment.
- Attain the professional skills of interpersonal communication with all patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Student must be in good standing in a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program having completed a minimum of one-semester of surgical technology program curriculum. Student must possess basic knowledge and hands-on skills related to aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of instrumentation supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and must not expire during internship.
Candidates must be able to work from June 1 2026 through August 7 2026.
Additional Qualifications:
Prefer at least 100 clinical hours. Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct empathetic and articulate manner. Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures preferred.
Application Must Include:
- BLS/CPR certification
- RESUME. The resume (can be longer than one page) should highlight the following: educational background (degree and anticipated graduation date) cumulative GPA paid employment history awards/honors and volunteer activities including community involvement committee involvement student nurse association and/or professional organizations.
- TRANSCRIPTS are required. Transcripts can be unofficial or official scanned and uploaded to documents. Please make sure your name is somewhere on the document.
- SURGICAL INTEREST AREAS. Create a one-page word document numbered 1-10 using the below list of specialty options and place each area next to your preference number. Number 1 being your highest preference. Include any additional comments that would assist us in determining your preferred areas.
- Neurology
- TCGS
- Cardiac
- Vascular Thoracic
- Orthopedics
- Gynecology
- Ear Nose Throat
- Urology
- Transplant
- Plastics
Please upload each document to your application.
License or Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and must not expire during internship.
Required Experience:
Intern
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- Google Docs
- Data Collection
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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