Surgical Technology Apprentice

JOB DESCRIPTION

Through the support of the Department of Health Services Allied Health Professional grant, The Wisconsin Valley Hospitals (Amery, Hudson and Westfields) have partnered with the Department of Workforce Development- Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, Northwood Technical College, and Western Wisconsin Health (Baldwin) to create the first Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship program in WI.

We are seeking .8 FTE Surgical Technologist Apprentices to complete this 2-year program. While on the job, the apprentices attend courses through Northwood Technical College and work alongside our surgical services team to earn an associate degree in Surgical Technology. This is a great opportunity to continue to remain employed with pay and benefits and earn a degree during your working hours without paying for your education. Upon completion of the program, the apprentices will work as Surgical Technologists within a HealthPartners' Surgical Services department.

What is an apprenticeship program?

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare individuals for highly skilled careers. Apprentices have a written training agreement with their employer and the State of Wisconsin. The employer agrees to teach the student the skills of the occupation and the apprentice agrees to learn the skills involved and complete the education. Apprentices are paid for their time in classroom instruction and while doing on-the-job training.

What is a Surgical Technologist?

Surgical Technologists, also known as Operating Room Techs or Scrub Techs, work in the operating room to support the needs of the surgeon, CNRAs, nurses and other care team members. Surgical Technologists are tasked with many integral tasks to assist in providing a successful and safe surgery: sterilizing and preparing the room and equipment prior to surgery; maintaining a sterile environment and passing tools to the surgeon during surgery; and continuing to maintain a sterile environment, dressing surgical sites, and ensuring all equipment is accounted for after surgery.

What are the qualifications?

Possess high school diploma or GED
Maintain satisfactory progress in apprenticeship program
Commit for the 2-year education program and a work commitment post-graduation
Must be flexible as this is a brand-new program and we will be learning together

When does the program begin? How does it work?

The official Surgical Tech program will begin in August/September. The selected apprentices will be in a cohort of hopefully 8 through Northwood Technical College. The cohort will be together for the duration of the 2-year program with the instructor. The program instruction will be done virtually or on the New Richmond campus (during your work shift), with on-the-job training at Hudson, Amery, and Westfields Hospital & Clinics. There will be times when the apprentices travel for clinical hours with their cohort. NOTE: There are some pre-requisites to the Surgical Technician program at NTC, which can be completed this summer with courses starting in June. The pre-requisites are online and self-paced courses.

Benefits:

At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you'll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone's throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
103770
Posting Date
05/14/2024, 01:17 PM
Locations
Westfields Hospital & Clinic
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
Amery Hospital & Clinic
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, daytime hours
Hours Per Week/FTE
32 hrs weekly / .8 FTE
Job Shift
Day
Position Type
Full-time regular
Job Category
Surgical Services
Department
Surgery Operating Rooms