Surgical Technologist Intern

About the role

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376‑bed community‑connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting‑edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high‑performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, received disease‑specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was rated a Top Large Hospital in Georgia. The facility delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services and offers a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the surgical suite with appropriate drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies.
• Support the surgical team by transporting, positioning, and draping patients under supervision.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain count and location of instruments, sponges, and sharps throughout procedures.
• Receive, label, and process surgical specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Assemble and troubleshoot surgical equipment as required for specific procedures.
• Operate electrosurgical, video, laser, and diagnostic equipment as trained and appropriate.
• Adhere to sterile technique and infection control standards.

Skills

• Basic understanding of surgical instruments and aseptic technique.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Dependability and teamwork mindset.
• Physical demands: constant bending/stooping, frequent kneeling, reaching, walking; frequent lifting or moving of patients and equipment up to 75 lb; repetitive hand and foot movements; prolonged standing; constant visual acuity and hearing required.
• Exposure to clinical operating room environment, blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases; occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, latex, and fumes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program with first semester completed (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the time frame required by facility policy.
• No prior experience required; this is a clinical internship intended for students in training.