Surgical Tech Apprentice — Hands-On OR Training

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The 2-year program combines academic training with clinical experience. The apprentice will prepare operating rooms, assist during surgeries, and ensure quality patient care. Candidates need to have a high school diploma and maintain good academic standing in the program. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. BCLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must maintain enrollment in the Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship program.
• Required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the operating room.
• Ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure.
• Handle instruments, supplies, and necessary equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Position Overview

This position is part of the Singing River Health System recognized Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship. The 2-year program consists of academics taught at the Singing River – Pascagoula & Ocean Springs locations, clinicals at any of the three hospitals (Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, or Gulfport), and competency and proficiency building at Singing River – Pascagoula, Ocean Springs and Gulfport. Throughout the program, the Surgical Technologist Apprentice assists in the preparation of the operating room and accounts for all items required for their surgical table during the procedure, including all required instrumentation and sutures. He/She has an understanding of the procedure being performed, anticipates the surgeon needs, and handles instruments, supplies, and necessary equipment for the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist Apprentice ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and constantly on vigilant maintenance of the sterile field. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Must maintain enrollment and good academic standing in Singing River Health System Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship program.

License

N/A

Certifications

Required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Experience

None

Reports To

Surgical Tech/First Assistant Educator; Surgical Patient Care Manager; OR Leader

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.