ACE (Associate Clinical Experience) Intern

Unknown Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic offers the ACE Internship program, a paid internship in the United States designed to expose students to hospital-based cardiac procedures and clinical environments. You will work with field professionals, observe live procedures, and receive coaching from experienced specialists, building foundational knowledge in cardiac anatomy, technology, and patient care.

The internship runs 10–11 weeks in the summer with potential part-time opportunities in the following academic year, designed

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field with anticipated graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship for summer interns.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Observe and support hospital-based cardiac procedures and clinical environments.
• Learn from Medtronic field professionals and Clinical Specialists.
• Complete training on cardiac anatomy, procedures, technology, and patient care.
• Serve as a pipeline for future clinical opportunities within Medtronic.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless, which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. Our interns do real work within experienced teams to improve the lives of millions. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first, developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. You have learned a lot to get here — and we want you to keep growing. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. Our internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks in the summer and part-time (4-10 hours/week), paid positions during the following academic year. We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer.

ACE (Associate Clinical Experience) Intern Opportunities for Students

The Associate Clinical Experience (ACE) Internship Program at Medtronic offers a unique opportunity to work alongside clinical professionals in hospital environments and gain exposure to life-changing cardiac procedures.

Associate Clinical Experience Internship Highlights

• Gain real-world clinical experience through a full-time summer internship supporting hospital-based cardiac procedures & continue developing your clinical knowledge and professional skills during the following academic year.
• Work alongside Medtronic field professionals in hospitals and electrophysiology labs, observing and supporting advanced cardiac procedures.
• Learn directly from experienced field-based Clinical Specialists and Mapping Specialists who provide ongoing coaching and guidance.
• Complete training led by Medtronic's Field Education team to build foundational knowledge of cardiac anatomy, procedures, technology, and patient care.
• This internship is designed as a talent pipeline for future clinical opportunities within Medtronic.
• The experience is intended to prepare you for a full-time clinical career as an Associate Mapping Specialist or Associate Clinical Specialist.

Great for students who want to:

• Observe and support clinical teams during cardiac procedures in hospital settings.
• Learn how Medtronic technologies are used to treat patients with cardiac disorders.
• Provide technical, educational, clinical, and commercial support that helps healthcare providers deliver exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with clinical field teams to develop problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience firsthand what it's like to build a rewarding career at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and patient outcomes.

Location and Work Model

Clinical Internship opportunities are available in select geographic regions throughout the United States. Because interns support hospital and clinical activities within a designated territory, candidates must reside within their assigned region and remain local throughout both the summer internship and academic year. Candidate location will be considered during the interview and placement process. This internship combines remote work with field-based clinical experiences within an assigned territory. Interns may participate in hospital procedures, clinical education, and other in-person customer engagements within their assigned territory. Therefore, living within the assigned region is a requirement of the program. Interns are expected to work full-time during the summer and continue part-time during the academic year.

Required Qualifications:

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Ability to participate full-time (40 hours per week) as part of the intern cohort from June 1-August 14 for semester-system programs or June 15-August 21 for quarter-system programs, and continue in a part-time capacity (4-10 hours per week) during the academic year following the internship, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and do not require sponsorship now or in the future for an employment visa. The Medtronic Summer Internship Program does not provide work authorization sponsorship for summer intern positions. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for the Medtronic Summer Internship Program.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory and work in hospital and clinical environments, including observation of live medical procedures.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical, research, customer service, patient-facing, or other relationship-based environments.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, employment, volunteer activities, research, or academic projects.
• Experience presenting technical, scientific, academic, or project-related findings to groups or stakeholders.
• Experience working on team-based projects with defined deliverables and deadlines.
• Exposure to healthcare, medical devices, human physiology, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or patient care settings through coursework, research, volunteering, shadowing, internships, or employment.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare professionals, patients, customers, or other stakeholders through academic, clinical, volunteer, research, or work experiences.

About Medtronic:

Together, as one of the largest medical device companies in the country, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies, and services can do to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Help us shape the future and engineer the extraordinary.

Physical Job Requirements:

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the role, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and coworkers.