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 Technology Apprenticeship through Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

This job is for candidates that have completed the Salt Lake Community College Surgical Technologist prerequisite courses and have coordinated with Intermountain Health for the August 2023 class. This job application is only available for candidates that have been invited to apply.

Note: Please do not apply if you have not completed SLCC Surgical Technology prerequisite courses. We will not consider candidates at this time that have not completed these prerequisite courses.

What the apprentice is: You are paid to go to school. Intermountain will pay tuition at for the Surgical Technology program at SLCC. Paid internship for required clinical hours, Job placement at an Intermountain facility after school.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalent, Complete prerequisite courses prior to the fall program (see Admissions | SLCC "Internship program"), 1-year commitment to work for Intermountain after the training, Student will pay for school supplies, uniforms & books.

If you are interested in the next apprenticeship opportunity, contact the SLCC surgical technologist program, complete your prerequisite courses, and contact David Kay at david.kay@imail.org . The next class will be for August 2024. Applications will open in January- March 2024.

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

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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Demonstrates experience using word processing, internet, and email applications

Skills

• Problem solving

• Teamwork

• Taking initiative

• Communication

• Organization

• Learning quickly

• Learning detailed processes

Physical Requirements:

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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

$20.00 - $20.00

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