Surgical Technologist Intern
Launch Your Surgical Career in a High-Performance OR Environment
Are you a senior Surgical Technology student ready to bring your classroom knowledge into a fast-paced, real-world operating room?
At Baystate Health, our Surgical Technologist Internship offers hands-on experience inside a state-of-the-art academic medical center. You’ll work alongside experienced Surgical Technologists, nurses, and surgeons—gaining the clinical confidence and technical skills needed to launch a successful surgical career.
This is more than an internship. It’s your pathway to certification, professional growth, and long-term opportunity.
What You’ll Experience
Under the direction of the Unit Manager, RN Clinical Operations Coordinator, and RN Service Line Supervisors, you’ll:
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Work directly with a dedicated preceptor and surgical team
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Assist in facilitating safe and effective invasive surgical procedures
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Apply aseptic and sterile technique in a real-time clinical environment
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Build the skills to anticipate surgeon needs during procedures
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Support minimally invasive, invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic surgeries
You’ll develop the ability to combine knowledge of anatomy, instrumentation, surgical processes, and advancing technologies—all while contributing to safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do
As a Surgical Technologist Intern, you will:
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Prepare operating rooms for upcoming surgeries
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Sterilize instruments and ensure equipment readiness
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Maintain a sterile field and safe surgical environment
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Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies
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Prepare patients for procedures
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Participate as an active member of the surgical team
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Support intra-operative temperature regulation measures
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Follow sharps safety protocols
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Handle and label specimens accurately
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Complete required documentation within scope of practice
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Gain familiarity with pharmacologic agents used in the sterile field
Throughout your internship, you’ll progressively build competency in the clinical skills required for certification and future promotion.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
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Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation approved)
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Senior-year Surgical Technologist student
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Must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within 6 months of graduation (effective 11/14/21)
Preferred:
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A strong interest in working in a fast-paced surgical setting
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Excellent communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology
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Commitment to patient safety and teamwork
Why Start Your Career Here?
At Baystate Health, you’ll join a collaborative culture rooted in:
You’ll gain exposure to complex procedures, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the standards of care expected in a leading academic health system.
If you’re ready to transition from student to skilled surgical professional, this is your opportunity to begin your journey with a team that invests in your success.
Apply today and take the first step toward your surgical career.
