About the role#
The Summer Surgical Tech Intern provides delegated care to surgical patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. You will work within the surgical team to support perioperative functions. This is a full-time, paid internship running from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform primarily in the surgical scrub role.
- Prepare, select, and maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique in the sterile role.
- Develop practical skills required for a surgical technologist in the perioperative environment.
- Practice professional interpersonal communication with patients and the interdisciplinary health care team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program.
- Completion of at least one semester of your surgical technology program.
- Expected graduation date no earlier than September 1, 2027.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association that remains valid through the internship.
- Basic knowledge and hands-on skills related to aseptic surgical techniques.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
- Strong preference for candidates with at least 100 clinical hours completed by the start date.
- A comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Application deadline: December 31, 2026.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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