Job Description:

Job Profile Summary
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.

This role is intended for on-the-job training with a career path to become certified as a Surgical Technologist.

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
Demonstrates ability to consistently maintain a good rapport and a positive demeanor with colleagues and customers

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

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

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, 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 with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, 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 for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital

Work City:

Panguitch

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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

$21.43 - $21.43

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 package here.

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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Surgical Technologist Apprentice PRN

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