When you join our Division of Surgical Services, you become a vital member of a multidisciplinary health care team where your expertise is valued. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. You’ll also become part of Mayo Clinic's legacy of inspiring hope, contributing to wellbeing, and delivering personalized care that reflects the dignity and worth of each patient.
Whether you have a vocational certificate or an Associate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree, Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary, team-oriented work environment presents opportunities that are rarely experienced elsewhere. The Division of Surgical Services delivers comprehensive perioperative and perianesthesia care across a wide range of surgical specialties. Surgical teams here at Mayo Clinic perform high volumes of complex operations including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and transplant surgery. You have the choice of becoming an operating room registered nurse, surgical technologist, or patient care assistant. You will change lives here—especially your own.
- Surgical Specialties
- Careers in Surgical Services
- Career Opportunities by Level of Education
- Education & Career Growth
- Meet Our Staff
The Division of Surgical Services delivers the highest standard in comprehensive perioperative and perianesthesia care across a wide range of surgical specialties. A multidisciplinary, collaborative approach contributes to quality patient care and outcomes. Surgical specialties offered vary by Mayo Clinic site.
- Anesthesiology
- Bronchoscopy
- Cardiovascular
- Colon and rectal
- Cosmetic
- Endoscopy
- General and Bariatric
- Gynecology
- Hepatobiliary
- Neurologic
- Ophthalmology
- Oral and maxillofacial
- Orthopedic
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Pain
- Pediatrics
- Perianesthesia
- Perioperative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
- Plastic and reconstructive
- Robotics
- Thoracic
- Transplant
- Bone marrow
- Cornea
- Face
- Hand
- Heart
- Kidney
- Liver
- Lung
- Pancreas
- Trauma and critical care
- Urology
- Vascular and endovascular
Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), this position assists the nursing staff with delegated tasks such as transporting patients, stocking supplies, retrieving and maintaining equipment, obtaining vital signs, and red bag material monitoring. Patients may need assistance with feeding, dressing and mobility support. Requirements for this position can range from a high school diploma or GED only to requiring a specific type of entry-level health care training or experience.
- Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Anesthesia Technician
- Surgical Core Technician, Instrument Processing Technician or Central Sterile Processing Technician
- Certified Surgical Technologist or Surgical Technician
- Certified Surgical Assistant or Surgical Assistant
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative and Perianesthesia)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative and Perianesthesia)
- Registered Nurse Team Lead
- Registered Nurse Supervisor
- Registered Nurse Manager
- Clinical Nurse Educator or Nurse Education Specialist
- Registered Nurse Manager
- Director
- Nurse Administrator
Visit the Mayo Clinic nursing career profile to find out more about education and career growth opportunities in nursing.
Arizona
Nurse Residency Program — A one-year orientation program that assists new nursing school graduates in transitioning from a graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Mayo Clinic. Student Nurse Extern Summer Program — A summer program that offers nursing students an opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in a high-acuity and diverse patient population.
Florida
Nurse Residency Program — A yearlong evidence-based program that builds leaders at the bedside by assisting new graduate nurses as they transition from being students to being competent, skilled registered nurses. This program consists of a series of seminars, discussions, simulations and classroom instruction. Perioperative Nursing Program — A 24-week program that offers licensed registered nurses, new graduates or experienced nurses high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to become a well-rounded, fully competent perioperative registered nurse.
Minnesota
Nurse Residency Program — A yearlong training program that provides you an additional opportunity as a newly licensed nurse to develop your leadership skills and receive support during your transition from student nurse to competent professional nurse. Summer III Nursing Externship — A 10-week employment experience that allows junior nursing students to work alongside a registered nurse clinical coach to provide patient care in a team environment.
Meet Mayo Clinic surgical services staff members and learn about their experiences.
I became a certified surgical technician as I had a general interest in the science of human anatomy and the fascination of the "art" that goes behind doing a surgery. Whether for healing or for cosmetic purposes, surgeons make a difference in people's lives every day, and that's why I wanted to work closely with them. I wanted to be a Mayo Clinic employee because it's one of the most talked about and respected hospitals known everywhere. Mayo ensures that the needs of the patients come first.
Current Jobs
Date | Job Title | Job Category | Location | |
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Feb-26-2021 | Surgical Tech (ST) & Cert Surgical Tech (CST) - Minnesota & Wisconsin | Other Patient Care, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-26-2021 | OR RN - Surgical Services - Gen/Colon/Rectal/Transplant | Nursing, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-26-2021 | PCA - Rochester Part-Time | Nursing, Other Patient Care, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-25-2021 | Surgical Tech (ST) - Operating Room | Other Patient Care, Support Services, Surgical Services | Menomonie - Wisconsin | Apply |
Feb-25-2021 | CST - Certified Surgical Tech - Ortho/Castroom/Plastics | Union | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-25-2021 | OR RN - Registered Nurse Surgical Services - RMC Ortho/Plastics | Nursing, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-25-2021 | CST - Certified Surgical Tech - Ortho/Castroom/Plastics | Other Patient Care, Support Services, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-24-2021 | Perioperative Service Tech | Other Patient Care, Support Services, Surgical Services | Eau Claire - Wisconsin | Apply |
Feb-22-2021 | OR - Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services | Nursing, Surgical Services, Union | Albert Lea - Minnesota | Apply |
Feb-22-2021 | SCT - Surgical Core Tech - Core 400 | Other Patient Care, Support Services, Surgical Services | Rochester - Minnesota | Apply |
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