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.

Intermountain Health Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Training Program at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah

Please read through this job posting thoroughly as it provides important details about the program, timeline, and application requirements.

About the Program

This program is in-person in Salt Lake City, Utah and remotely in St George, Utah.

In-person class and lab at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, no exceptions.

Hybrid/Remote class and lab at St. George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah. You must report to St George Regional Hospital to attend the hybrid/remote class.

Hybrid/Remote class is only available for candidates that are interested in working at St George Regional Hospital or Cedar City Hospital upon completion of the course.

Next class will start April 15, 2024.  

Upon completion of the 10-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 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 36 hours per week.

Externship/Hands on training will be held Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 40 hours per week.

Application Process

Completion of this online application

Your resume is required. Please attach updated/current resume with complete work history, education, and contact information. PDF or Word files only. No JPEG, Screenshots, or Pages files.

Current employees: Please apply through the internal careers page in your Workday employee account. You will be automatically disqualified if you apply through the external careers page.

Candidates will be selected based upon the submitted application, resume, and interview outcomes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Recruitment Timeline

The opportunity will be posted and accepting applications from January 13 - 20, 2025. We will not accept late applications.

We will not be screening any applicants until the posting expires on January 20, 2025.

Screening of applications will begin January 21st - January 31st.  

The application screening process, upon posting expiration, can take up to 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your patience as we receive a high volume of applications for this opportunity.

You will be contacted by email for an additional screening process if you are identified as a potential candidate. This additional screening process will determine top candidates to be interviewed by surgical services leaders and the program manager.

Interviews will take place between February 3rd - February 21st. You will be contacted if you are invited to interview.

It is our goal to have identified final candidates by the 1st week in March.

You will be contacted between within the first two weeks in March if you are selected for a spot.

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: $20.71 for the first 3-4 months, then $21.54/hour until program completion/graduated.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Full Time at 36 hours per week

Location: In-person class at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hybrid/Remote class at St. George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah.

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

Hospital and/or surgical services experience

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.

Location:

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital, Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$20.71 - $20.71

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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