Intern Surgical Technician

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Glenwood (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial in Tennessee seeks a dedicated intern to support surgical services. You will assist with projects, conduct research, and apply classroom knowledge to real-world clinical operations, gaining hands-on experience and professional development.

You will use general patient care and unit-specific equipment, maintain strong communication, adapt to evolving healthcare technology, and uphold PPE and safety standards while contributing to team goals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a surgical technologist program through an approved school or military, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects, conduct research, and support daily operations applying academic knowledge.
• Use general patient care equipment and communication equipment.
• Use unit-specific equipment.
• Adapt to changes in health care technology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Use PPE and safe patient handling devices.
• Good telephone and communication skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Telephone skills

Education

Surgical technologist program enrollment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Intern, you will provide essential support and contribute fresh perspectives to our team, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and professional development within your chosen field.

Every day you will expertly assist with projects, conduct research, learn new skills, and meticulously support daily operations, applying academic knowledge in a real-world professional setting.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and a proactive, inquisitive demeanor, contributing to both your professional growth and our organizational goals.

• Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment
• Use of unit specific equipment
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Currently enrolled in a surgical technologist program through an approved school or military, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.