Surgical Technologist Apprentice

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist Apprentice for a paid, full-time training program that prepares apprentices for a career as a surgical technologist and successful completion of the NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification exam. The approximately eight-month program has two phases: about 14 weeks of training followed by about five months of orientation. Training includes online coursework, classroom lectures, hands-on skills labs, exams, in-services, learning activities, educator check-ins, and operating-room clinicals under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Classroom training takes place at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and clinical training takes place at the hiring site. Training shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; after training, the schedule may include day and evening shifts. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per two-week pay period, with occasional weekends. Apprentices are paid $22.00 per hour until they pass the NCCT certification exam. After certification, they transition into a Surgical Technologist role at their hired site, with pay adjusted to a new-graduate wage. Applicants are considered for openings at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The position is benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies listed in the job description.
• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification is required within one year of hire.
• Must have at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Complete operating-room clinicals and the hours required for certification.
• Complete the online MedCerts curriculum and certification exam.
• Participate in classroom lectures and skills labs onsite.
• Learn to participate as a member of the surgical team.
• Prepare and set up the operating room for procedures.
• Identify supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, including correctly using electrical equipment and instruments and maintaining an appropriate sterile field.
• Follow aseptic technique standards of practice.
• Comply with Allina Health policies and regulatory requirements for point-of-use care of instruments, medications, and specimen handling.
• Assist the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures, anticipating needs for instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and other surgical counts accurately and account for all instruments and items on the field.
• Communicate appropriately with other team members when needs arise during surgical interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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