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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 Sponsored Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship 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 opportunity for a paid apprenticeship was created to help fill staffing vacancies at designated hospitals with surgical tech vacancies. In-person class and lab at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hybrid/Remote class and lab at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. Class will start full-time on campus at LDS Hospital on Monday, November 10th. The class will need spend a few hours the week of October 27, 2025 to enroll with Franklin University. (External hires need to start on October 27th) 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 - Thursday, from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 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. Attach updated/current resume with complete work history, education, and contact information. PDF or Word files only. No JPEG, Screenshots, or Pages files. 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 September 15- September 17, 2025 Screening of applicants will take place on September 22- 26 Interviews will take place between September 29th to October 3rd. You will be contacted if invited to interview. It is our goal to have offers out between October 6- 10th. 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: $21.43/hour for 1st 3-4 months, then $22.29 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. Vincent Hospital in Billings Montana. 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 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 Job Requirements to Apply During the program, apprentices will be full-time Intermountain Health employees, working 36 hrs./week (6 months). Externship (training in the OR) will increase to 40 hrs./week (3 months). 9- 11-month classwork/training commitment. (Commitment to attend class/lab/externship for 9-11 months with no vacation other than personal/family emergencies, sick calls, or other leave required by applicable law. Time off would be for sick calls. You commit to work 1-year (full-time =2080 hours) after the 9 months of training at the hospital that has vacancies and is sponsoring the student/employee. 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 Vincent 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. $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. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. 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