Surgical Technologist Apprentice Opportunity for Baker College, Northwestern Michigan College, & Kirtland Community College Students - Grayling, MI

Munson Healthcare • Grayling, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Munson Healthcare is hiring Surgical Technologist Apprentices from Baker College, Northwestern Michigan College, and Kirtland Community College. Surgical technologists are essential members of the surgical teams at Munson Healthcare hospitals, contributing clinical judgment, critical thinking, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to patient care. Apprentices collaborate with specialty surgeons, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in a fast-paced operating-room environment. Surgical specialties include cardiovascular, neurology, eye, and endovascular surgery.

The apprenticeship allows students to earn while completing clinical hours in the operating room. Participants receive a $5,000 milestone bonus after taxes and a pay increase upon completing their first clinical. After passing the exam, participants receive an additional $5,000 completion bonus after taxes and move into a Certified Surgical Tech position, with further career-ladder opportunities. The program requires a two-year commitment to Munson Healthcare. The role is full-time and day shift. Employees must meet the organization’s vaccination or immunity requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and receive annual flu vaccination unless granted an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requirements

• Be a Surgical Technologist student from Baker College, Northwestern Michigan College, or Kirtland Community College.
• Commit to two years at Munson Healthcare.
• Pass the Surgical Technologist exam to advance to a Certified Surgical Tech position.
• Meet Munson Healthcare’s vaccination or lab-confirmed immunity requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and receive the annual flu vaccine unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the operating-room surgical team to support patient care.
• Collaborate with specialty surgeons, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses.
• Complete clinical hours in the operating room as part of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

• $5,000 milestone bonus after taxes and a pay increase upon completing the first clinical.
• Additional $5,000 completion bonus after taxes upon passing the exam.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career-ladder and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed