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Surgical Tech - Student Extern

CompanyTenet Healthcare Corporation
LocationWest Palm Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Surgical Technologist Extern assists with intraoperative patient care by performing the scrub role during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include managing instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, as well as handling decontamination and stocking of OR rooms.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
44233
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.
About the Role

Job Shift:  Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Surgical Technologist Extern is a member of the surgical team who assumes the responsibility for a surgical specialty, serving as the main resource person for instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and procedures within the assigned specialty.  He/she functions under the direction of the RN, assisting with the intraoperative care of patients by performing in the scrub role during surgical procedures. Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to, picking supplies/instruments for cases, putting away supplies and equipment, decontamination of instruments, and stocking supplies in OR rooms.




Embark on a rewarding career with St. Mary's Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status




St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

Key Skills
Surgical ScrubbingIntraoperative Patient CareInstrumentation ManagementEquipment HandlingDecontaminationSupply StockingPatient SafetySurgical Specialty Knowledge
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployer MatchPaid Time OffCareer DevelopmentContinuing Education OpportunitiesHealth Savings AccountsHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountsDependent Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramPet InsuranceLegal InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLong Term Care InsuranceElder CareChildcareAuto InsuranceHome Insurance
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