Surgical Technologist Intern

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation approved)
• Senior-year Surgical Technologist student
• Must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within 6 months of graduation (effective 11/14/21)

Nice To Haves

• A strong interest in working in a fast-paced surgical setting
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology
• Commitment to patient safety and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for upcoming surgeries
• Sterilize instruments and ensure equipment readiness
• Maintain a sterile field and safe surgical environment
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Participate as an active member of the surgical team
• Support intra-operative temperature regulation measures
• Follow sharps safety protocols
• Handle and label specimens accurately
• Complete required documentation within scope of practice
• Gain familiarity with pharmacologic agents used in the sterile field

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree