Surgical Technologist Apprentice - Salt Lake Community College Employer Sponsored Program - Now Hiring

Surgical Technologist Apprentice - Salt Lake Community College Employer Sponsored Program

• This is the application for caregivers to apply for and express interest in the Intermountain Health sponsorship with the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Surgical Technology program for Fall Semester 2026 starting August 25th. 

• Please 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 SLCC's Surgical Technology program to create an apprenticeship program that tightens connections between training and the workplace. 

• Intermountain Health will sponsor up to 3 apprentices for the fall 2026 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 hospital’s surgical services areas for short shifts (before classes) to observe and learn key on-the-job skills that support surgery.

• Student completes all SLCC's surgical technology program requirements (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 1-4 above).

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

• 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 are responsible for SLCC enrollment fees, all prerequisite courses, books, uniforms, and supplies.

What Intermountain Health offers

• Get paid to go to school.  Full-Time, Benefited (36 hours/wk. during school.  40 hours/wk. for required clinical externship hours).

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

• Ongoing mentorship throughout the program.

• Job placement after graduation with Intermountain.

  • Please note caregivers who are accepted into the cohort won’t be able to utilize tuition reimbursement for their textbooks, or miscellaneous fees.

  • Please note: Intermountain provides up to $5,250 of educational assistance each year for benefits eligible caregivers. Any amount over that which is provided on behalf of the caregiver will be taxed to the caregiver per IRS guidelines.

• Attends Intermountain Health and Apprenticeship Program orientations, and completes all required paperwork and documentation before starting apprenticeship

• Attends scheduled departmental training, completes required training, and testing in a timely manner

• Completes all mandatory training as assigned

• Maintains good performance and attendance standing with Intermountain Health and apprenticeship program expectations

• Ensures the operating room and surgical items meet disinfection and sterilization criteria

• Maintains sterile field and safe environment

• Under the direction of a preceptor, the apprentice prepares the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures

• Assists the surgical team during the procedure, within the scope of practice

• After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure in compliance with established protocol

• Demonstrates ability to consistently maintain a good rapport and a positive demeanor with colleagues and customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be accepted to either the Intermountain/SLCC apprenticeship program or the Intermountain Health Surgical Technology apprenticeship program and fulfill all pre-requisites specific to the program and Intermountain Health hiring requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

• Candidates must speak, read, and write in English

• Intermountain Health caregivers must be in good performance standing upon acceptance to the apprenticeship program

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Candidate must have High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrates organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to take on additional assignments when needed.

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

• Demonstrates experience using word processing, internet, and email applications

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).

• The deadline to submit the Surgical Technology Employer Sponsored Program application to SLCC and meet all program requirements is January 15 to May 15, 2026.  (Priority review for applicants).

• If positions haven’t been filled from the May 15th deadline, a second deadline is June 1, 2026 – August 1, 2026.

Steps to Apply

All candidates must apply and be accepted to the SLCC Surgical Technology Program (Employer Sponsored Cohort) for the Fall 2025 to be eligible for sponsorship from Intermountain Health. Please complete the following steps:

1.) Apply for admission at SLCC (If you haven’t attended SLCC within the last 3 years) (When completed, move to the next step)

2.) Meet early with a Surgical Technology Academic Advisor to ensure that all prerequisites & submission requirements are completed before applying to the Surgical technology program  (When completed, move to the next step)

3.) Complete the SLCC Surgical Technology Program's steps to become eligible for their program . (When completed, move to the next step)

4.) Complete SLCC's Surgical Tech prerequisite courses by the May 15, 2025 deadline.  See the link for required classwork: (When completed, move to the next step)

5.)Apply for the SLCC Surgical Technology Program and follow the guidelines and application steps.

• Click on "Discover" (Found on the top left under the 3 horizontal lines next to the SLCC logo) > Type in "Selective

• Admissions Forms > Click on "start here" under Health Sciences Programs if you're a first-time applicant > Click on "here"

• Under apply to open admissions sessions if you've already registered for the Health Sciences Admissions Portal

• > Choose Surgical Technology Employer Sponsored Cohort in the application

• Your SLCC Surgical Technology application will be reviewed by the Health Sciences admissions office, and you will be notified if any requirements are missing. 

6.)Apply for the Intermountain Health job

Current Intermountain caregivers: Apply online through Workday. 

External applicants:  Apply through careers at this website

• Search for the job # R166245 with this wording “Surgical Technologist Apprentice- Salt Lake Community College Employer Sponsored Program”

A resume is required, please include work history, education, and contact information.

You will not be considered for sponsorship until you have been accepted into the SLCC Surgical Technology program (see steps 1-5 above).

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

If your Intermountain Health determines they want to hire you and you meet the requirements for the Surgical Technology Program, SLCC will offer you a conditional acceptance into the program.

How long is the program?

• Three-semester program (1 year) takes approximately 12 months to complete.

• August 2026 to August 2027

Where are classes held? 

• Salt Lake Community College provides a curriculum and faculty. Classes will be held at the Salt Lake Community College Jordan Campus in West Jordan.

• Caregivers will also participate in clinical rotations at various clinical assignments at various hospitals and facilities in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. 

What are the hours of the program? (Days are times are subject to change per SLCC)

• Classes are Monday-Thursday in the afternoons, ranging from 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm.

• Labs 1st fall semester block are Tuesday and Wednesdays 9:00 am- 12:00 pm.  Labs for the 2nd fall block semester labs go as late at 9:00 pm. 

• Tests occur on Friday morning.

• “Work learning” hours will vary throughout the week determined by the student employee to obtain when they are not at school.

  • Outside of school, the student/employee will work in our local hospitals to gain work experience in surgical services areas and supplement their work hours (up to 36 hours) they don’t get at school (lecture, labs, tests).

  • The work will occur in central processing learning to process and sterilize instruments, assist operating rooms as needed, and observe surgeries. 

• Externship hours will be most likely be Monday through Friday day shifts up to 40 hours.  Typical shifts could be from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Are there grade requirements while in the program? 

• Students accepted into this program must receive a C+ or better in each class while in the program. Students who receive less than a C+ in a class may not move forward in the program. 

What happens when the program is over?

• After completion of the program, caregivers are required to work as a surgical technologist for Intermountain Health for 1 year (2080 hours).

Compensation

• Starting pay: $21.43/hour

• After first fall semester block: $22.29/hour

• After graduation: Promotion to OR Technician I (new grad entry rate)

• After certification: 5% pay increase

• Career progression with up to four pay levels based on experience and performance

How often is this program offered?

• Once per year.

• See website below.

How can I learn more about this program?

• SLCC’s Surgical Technology Program website: 

• Intermountain Healthcare’s webpage for this program

  • If you are not ready to apply for this job but are working towards the next year and want to get in Intermountain Health’s contact list, provide your contact information here. 

Questions

• For questions about the SLCC admissions application, contact Danielle Mills at or call 801-957-6407

• For questions with Intermountain Health, contact David Kay at