Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship - Internal Training Program

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEAK tuition coverage

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO offers a Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship that combines on-site classwork and hands-on training to prepare you for the TS-C certification. The nine-month program integrates you into the OR team while you complete required trainings and externships.

Pay starts at $21.65 per hour for the first 3–4 months, then increases to $22.51 per hour until graduation. Upon successful completion, you may be hired as a Surgical Technologist and continue advancing

Qualifications

• Must be accepted to Intermountain/SLCC apprenticeship program or Intermountain Health Surgical Technology apprenticeship program and meet all prerequisites.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers required.
• Candidates must read, write and speak English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and instruments under preceptor supervision.
• Assist surgical team during procedures within defined scope.
• Maintain sterile field and operating room safety.
• Ensure disinfection and sterilization criteria are met for items and environment.
• Clean room and reset for next procedure after completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Taking initiative

Communication

Organization

Learning quickly

Learning detailed processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

The Apprentice role allows candidates to complete a surgical technologist training program while learning on-the-job to develop industry-specific skills. As a member of the surgical team, the Surgical Technologist ensures the operative procedure goes smoothly, efficiently, and complies with all safety processes and policies. Apprentices enrolled in the program will be integrated into the OR team; upon successful completion of the training program the apprentice may be hired as a Surgical Technologist. This position will function under the supervision of an instructor, preceptor, and Registered Nurse and reports to Surgical Operations management. The work experience is related to the Apprentice’s specific role and will support Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values. Please read through this job posting thoroughly as it provides important details about the program, timeline, and application requirements. This posting is only for candidates interested in the Apprenticeship in the Grand Junction, Colorado location. Training will be completed on-site at St Mary's Regional Hospital.

About the Program

Classwork and lab will be taught on-site at St Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Next class will start January 18, 2027. Upon completion of the 9- month program, you will be qualified to work in our operating rooms and become a Surgical Technologist. This Apprenticeship will teach and train you to learn how to pass the national certification test called the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) through the NCCT. Clinical rotations will be offered in Operating Rooms (OR) at Intermountain Hospitals where the Apprentice will be hired. Candidates will be asked to preference final site based on availability. Classwork/Lab will be held Monday - Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 36 hours per week. Externship/Hands on training will be held Monday - Friday, from 6:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 40 hours per week.

Job Essentials

• Attends Intermountain Health and Apprenticeship Program orientations, and completes all required paperwork and documentation before starting apprenticeship
• Attends scheduled departmental training, completes required training, and testing in a timely manner
• Completes all mandatory training as assigned
• Maintains good performance and attendance standing with Intermountain Health and apprenticeship program expectations
• Ensures the operating room and surgical items meet disinfection and sterilization criteria
• Maintains sterile field and safe environment
• Under the direction of a preceptor, the apprentice prepares the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures
• Assists the surgical team during the procedure, within the scope of practice
• After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure in compliance with established protocol
• Completes all required class work, lab work, and externship training as assigned by the Surgical Technology training programs with passing grades

Posting Specifics

Pay: $21.65 for 1st 3-4 months, then $22.51/hour until graduated

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Full Time at 36 hours per week

Location: St Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be accepted to either the Intermountain/SLCC apprenticeship program or the Intermountain Health Surgical Technology apprenticeship program and fulfill all pre-requisites specific to the program and Intermountain Health hiring requirements
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Candidates must speak, read, and write in English
• Intermountain Health caregivers must be in good performance standing upon acceptance to the apprenticeship program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidate must have High School Diploma or GED upon applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to take on additional assignments when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Demonstrates experience using word processing, internet, and email applications.

Skills

• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Taking initiative
• Communication
• Organization
• Learning quickly
• Learning detailed processes

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, sterile indicator tags, colors, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.

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