Clinical Applications Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Clinical Applications Intern at Sectra

Join Sectra’s Summer Internship Program and gain hands-on experience supporting clinical software used by healthcare professionals every day. As a Clinical Applications Intern, you will work alongside Application Specialists, engineers, and clinical experts to understand how medical software is configured, trained, Ssupported, and optimized in real healthcare environments.

At Sectra, our solutions help hospitals diagnose faster, work more efficiently, and protect sensitive patient data. This internship offers a front-row seat to how clinical applications are implemented and supported, bridging the gap between healthcare workflows and advanced technology in a mission-driven organization.

Internship Perks:

• Work on meaningful, hands-on projects tied to real clinical applications.
• Collaborate in a professional, supportive workplace that values teamwork and learning.
• Contribute to products that deliver tangible benefits to patient care and safety.
• Gain exposure to international healthcare environments and diverse teams.
• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $25.00, working 4 days per week (up to 28 hours).
• Based in our Shelton, CT office.
• Internship runs from early June through August.

Who You Are:

You are interested in a career where healthcare, technology, and patient care intersect. You may be early in your career, but you’re curious, motivated, and eager to learn how clinical systems are used in practice.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Health Sciences, Diagnostic Imaging, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare Informatics, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, or a related field.
• Interested in how clinical workflows are supported by software and technology.
• Curious, analytical, and comfortable asking “why” and “how.”
• A clear communicator who enjoys working with both technical and clinical teams.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Motivated by the idea of improving healthcare through better tools and systems.

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinical Applications Intern, you’ll learn how healthcare software is supported throughout its lifecycle—from configuration and testing to go-live and ongoing use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clinical application projects alongside Application Specialists and engineers.
• Help investigate and understand system behavior from a clinical user perspective.
• Assist with testing, validation, and documentation of clinical workflows.
• Learn how clinical software is implemented, trained, and supported in hospital environments.
• Participate in troubleshooting and workflow discussions related to imaging and clinical use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical experts, technical staff, and project teams.
• Develop foundational knowledge that prepares you for a future role as an Application Specialist.

Why This Internship Is a Great Fit for Future Application Specialists:

This role is ideal if you’re interested in becoming an Application Specialist, Clinical Consultant, Clinical Systems Expert, and future technology-driven radiologic technologist—especially if you enjoy:

• Translating clinical needs into system solutions.
• Supporting end users through training and go-lives.
• Understanding how diagnostic imaging and clinical workflows operate in real settings.
• Working at the intersection of patients, clinicians, and technology.