Surgical Technologist Apprentice - SLCC Employer Sponsored 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.

Surgical Technology Apprenticeship - Salt Lake Community College Employer Sponsored Program

This is the application for caregivers to apply and express interest in the Intermountain Health sponsorship with the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Surgical Technology program for Fall Semester 2025. 

Plead read through this posting thoroughly as it provides important details about the program, steps to apply, timeline, and application requirements.

Please do not apply if you have not been accepted into Salt Lake Community College's Surgical Technology program. Please see "Steps to Apply" below for more information.

About the Program:

• Intermountain Health has partnered with Salt Lake Community College's (SLCC) Surgical Technology program to create an apprenticeship program that tightens connections between training and the workplace. 

• Intermountain Health will sponsor up to 9 apprentices for the fall 2025 class. 

• The program will require full-time attendance as a student at SLCC’s Surgical Technology Program in West Jordan, Utah and requires routine check-ins with a supervisor from Intermountain Health. 

• During the school year, apprentices will work at our hospitals surgical services areas for short shifts (before classes) to observe and learn key on-the-job skills that support surgery.

What we offer:

• Get paid to go to school (36 hours/wk. during school.  40 hours/wk. for required clinical externship hours).

• Paid tuition for the Surgical Technology program classes at SLCC.

• Ongoing mentorship throughout the program.

• Job placement after graduation with Intermountain.

Who is eligible for the Program?

• Both current Intermountain caregivers and non-Intermountain employees are eligible to apply (Preference will be given to internal candidates)

Minimum Requirements:

Intermountain Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Current CPR/BLS card from the American Heart Association

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Candidates must speak, read, and write in English

• Caregivers accepted into this program are required to sign an agreement prior to beginning the program to work for Intermountain for at least one year (2080 hours) after they complete the program.

• Students will pay for SLCC and the Surgical Tech. program enrollment fees, all prerequisite courses, school supplies, uniforms, & books.

• Caregivers must be in good standing with Intermountain Health by meeting expectations in their current position. (Corrective actions received in the last year can impact standing).

• Student completes all SLCC's surgical technology program requirements (See Steps to Apply #1- 4 below)

• You will not be considered for sponsorship until you have been accepted into the SLCC Surgical Technology program (see Steps to Apply #1-5 below).

• You will be contacted for an interview or more information by the selection committee. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

SLCC Surgical Technologist Program Requirements:  

• Candidate must apply and meet all SLCC College requirements to be accepted into their Employer sponsored surgical technology program (Steps to Apply # 1- 4 below).

• All prerequisites must be completed at the time of application.

• SLCC application submission deadlines are as follows:​

• January 15 - May 15, 2025 (Priority review for applicants).

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