Surgical Technologist Jobs in Connecticut

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Work where every moment matters.

Hartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 40,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.

Program Description:

The Student Surgical Technologist (SST) Fellowship is a paid opportunity designed for surgical technology students to enhance their clinical readiness through additional observational and hands-on learning experiences.

This 12-week program runs from February 8, 2027 through May 1, 2027, and provides fellows with structured exposure to the perioperative environment. Participants will engage in guided observational experiences to develop a broader understanding of perioperative services, along with direct clinical learning under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Certified Surgical Technologist.

Throughout the fellowship, SST fellows will receive ongoing mentorship and support from members of the Perioperative Professional Development Team. Over the course of the 12 weeks, fellows are expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours of fellowship activities outside of their academic coursework and clinical rotations.

Fellowship placements will be available at the following Hartford Healthcare facilities:

• Hartford Hospital
• Midstate Medical Center
• The Hospital of Central Connecticut
• Windham Hospital
• Backus Hospital

Please read the application requirements carefully to ensure all components are submitted with your application.

Application deadline: December 18th, 2026

Qualifications

Application Requirements:

• Surgical technology student currently enrolled in the Hartford Hospital/CT State Community College program with a projected graduation in May 2027.
• Complete online application.

Include the following in your online application:

• Professional resume.
• At least one professional letter of recommendation (faculty or healthcare colleague).
• Personal statement addressing the following:
  • Explain why you are interested in the fellowship program with Hartford Healthcare.
  • Preferred facility placement (see the list of available Hartford Healthcare facilities above).

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.