Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship - Internal Training Program

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.
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 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.
Application Process
Completion of this online application
Attach updated/current resume with complete work history and contact information.
Candidates will be selected based upon the submitted application, resume, and interview outcomes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 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.
Location:
St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.