Surgical Technologist- 2026 Surgical Tech Interns
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
- Current BLS certification required upon hire.
- Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.
- Include a case log or listing of specialties and types of cases scrubbed as a separate attached document with your application.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA: Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014. Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024 Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024 Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.
Responsibilities
- Selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
- Applying sterile and aseptic technique.
- Adapting to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
- Utilizing knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day one
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Pension
- 403(b)
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Career advancement opportunities
- Career investment program
- Relocation assistance (lump sum payment for those living more than 70 miles away)
- Medical plans with choice of premiums, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximums
- Delta Dental plan with a participating provider network
- Mayo Reimbursement Account (MRA) - $1,150 annual employer contribution for dental and vision expenses
- Vision Care Plan administered by Avesis
- Up to 23 days PTO within the first year of employment, 28 days after 1 year
- Retirement Pension Plan
- 403(b) and 401(k) Retirement Plans with Match (Mayo Clinic will match on the first 4% contributed, with match rate based on years of service)
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
