Surgical Technology Intern

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Job Title

Surgical Technology Intern

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Job Code

A99995

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

The Surgical Technology Internship is a 17-week paid program for surgical technology (ST) students, entering their last semester of school, to work one-on-one with experienced STs in our system of hospitals and learn from Cleveland Clinic surgical educators and fellow interns in a classroom setting. A caregiver in this position must have the ability to attend a scheduled orientation, workshop day, and complete 150 internship hours. Hours vary based on school schedule.

Job Details

*This internship opportunity is for current students enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program and graduating in May 2027.

Cleveland Clinic’s Surgical Technology Internship program offers a paid role with enhanced experience days for Surgical Technology students in their last semester of an accredited surgical tech program. 

This 17 -week program offers the opportunity to learn from Cleveland Clinic surgical educators and fellow interns in a classroom setting, providing the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to jumpstart your career as a Surgical Technologist. This program consists of internship hours, an experience day, a workshop and time spent working hip-to-hip with an experienced surgical tech preceptor. 

Interns will complete 150 hours between January-April, at our the locations listed below. All interns will have scheduled touchpoints throughout the program with the Nurse Manager and Surgical Technology educator. 

Available locations:

• Main Campus Cole Eye
• Lorain Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Medina Hospital
• Marymount Hospital
• Fairview Hospital
• Main Campus - General and Cardiac specialties

Start date and orientation will begin on January 4 and will be a mix of onsite and virtual orientation for the first week.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:  

• Perform basic surgical patient care activities under the supervision of a Surgical Technologist such as prepping, draping, setting up a sterile field, maintaining aseptic technique, managing specimens, pulling cases, and advocating for patients 

• Time management skills with room turnover, setting up rooms for the next day, and stocking supplies to meet the needs of the day 

• Thrives in a team environment 

• Adaptable, flexible, and a quick learner 

• Performs well under pressure 

• Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

• Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program and entering the last semester of the ST program (please include expected graduation date on your resume) 

• Must hold (or be willing to obtain before start date) a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent   

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.

• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.