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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Summer Healthcare Internship: Surgery Aide – Operating Room

CompanyRiverwood Healthcare Center

LocationUnited States

Work ModeOn Site

PostedMarch 24, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will support the Operating Room team by assisting with room setup and turnover, supply and equipment preparation, environmental cleaning, and general surgical support tasks. Interns will also learn key safety and infection-control practices while having opportunities to observe surgical cases and shadow various roles.

Internship Type

intern

Company Size

291

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

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About The Company

Riverwood Healthcare Center in Northern Minnesota is a clinic and hospital system that is recognized on both the state and national level for clinical excellence. Riverwood has been nationally recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital five times. State-of-the-art emergency care is available 24/7 with a dedicated emergency care physician on site at all times. The hospital has Level 3 Trauma Care and Comprehensive Advanced Life Support designations. For rapid air ambulance transport, we have an on-site helipad. Our 25-bed hospital with all single-occupancy patient rooms offers a unique healing environment. The private birthing center has three spacious suites with sofa sleepers, whirlpool tub and other amenities. Three primary care clinics in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor offer access to a wide range of experienced family practice and internal medicine doctors, nurse practitioners and advanced care practitioners. Urgent Care is available at the Aitkin clinic, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Our Specialty Clinic in Aitkin offers a wide variety of specialists treating diseases and conditions, keeping care close to home. For more information, call our hospital at 218-927-2121 or our clinic appointments line at 888-270-1882. Visit us at www.riverwoodhealthcare.org or on Facebook.

About the Role

Important Notice-

This is a full‑time paid summer internship within our Surgical Services Department.

This internship offers a unique, hands‑on introduction to the world of surgical services. As a Surgical Services Aide in the Operating Room (OR), you will gain real exposure to the fast‑paced surgical environment while supporting essential OR operations. This experience is designed for students who are curious about surgery and interested in exploring the wide variety of roles that make the surgical department run smoothly.

About the Position:

This position is part of the Summer Healthcare Internship Program and provides hands‑on experience within the Surgical Services Department. As a Surgical Services Intern, you will support the Operating Room team by assisting with room setup and turnover, supply and equipment preparation, environmental cleaning, and general surgical support tasks. You will learn key safety and infection‑control practices while working alongside OR staff. Interns will also have opportunities to observe surgical cases and shadow various roles within the surgical team.

What we are looking for:

Education Eligibility:

Must have completed their junior or senior year of high school and be on track to graduate.
Postsecondary applicants must be enrolled in a Minnesota educational institution or be a Minnesota resident enrolled in an out‑of‑state program.
Must be actively enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year healthcare degree program with the intention of completing the program.
Postsecondary students who will graduate at any time in 2026 are not eligible for this internship.

Skills & Aptitudes:

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Basic knowledge of hygiene, safety, bloodborne pathogens, and infection‑control practices
Good judgment, flexibility, problem‑solving, and attention to detail

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.

M-F: 8- Hour Day Shift (No Weekends)
FTE: 1.0 (80 Hours Per Pay Period)

Key Skills

OrganizationPrioritizationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsHygieneSafetyBloodborne Pathogens KnowledgeInfection-Control PracticesJudgmentFlexibilityProblem-SolvingAttention To Detail