Surgical Technologist Apprentice

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, Surgical Services Educator or department leadership, this role provides surgical assistance in the operating room and supports departmental activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and setting up the operating room
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures
• Assists in terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases and after the last case each day
• Creates and maintains sterile field for surgical procedures
• Aids in maintaining records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports
• Seeks to improve quality of service by continuously developing individual and departmental competencies within scope of practice

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One day of Operating Room job shadowing
• BLS certification

Preferred

• Surgical services or sterile processing experience
• Direct patient care experience

Program Requirements

• MedCerts online training – 288 hours
• In-Person OR simulation lab/sterile processing – minimum of 48 hours
• Completion of 125 cases with preceptor oversight
• Apprenticeship program completed after successful completion of 125 cases
• Certification as Tech in Surgery, TS-C (NCCT) within one year of completion of apprenticeship program

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004089
• Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes