Job Title & Specialty Area: Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

Department: Operating Room

Location: Dallas

Shift: Varied

Job Type: On-site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Intended for those accepted in the Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program only.Develop skills to become a Surgical Technologist through the Children's Health Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program. The one-year apprenticeship consists of three key components: work readiness, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training. Surgical Technologists are responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate and complete all components of the Children’s Health Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program.
• During apprenticeship program, team member will initially partner with preceptor learning the below responsibilities with the intent to be able to work independently and be responsible of each task by the completion of the program:
• Skills include preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely and preparing the sterile field for the surgical procedure by securing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment based on the surgeon's preference cards. This also includes those supplies that could possibly be used based on the patient's condition, size and surgical procedure. Actively participates in The Universal protocol standards to include pre-procedure verification, review of surgical preference cards, set up of surgical field according to case planned, and all instrumentation and supplies are available and ready when the patient arrives in the operating room.
• The apprentice scrubs, gowns, and gloves using sterile technique. Sets up sterile field with instruments, supplies and equipment. Helps in draping the sterile field. Passing supplies, equipment or instruments. Sponging or suctioning an operative site. Preparing and cutting suture material. Transferring and pouring irrigation fluids. Labeling intraoperative medications according to policy and transferring those medications within the sterile field. Handling specimens. Holding retractors and other instruments. Applying electro cautery to clamps on bleeders. Connecting drains to suction apparatus. Applying dressings to closed wounds. Assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments with the registered nurse circulator. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the surgical procedure. This includes monitoring situation which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Participates in the surgical time out to include proper review of the surgical consent, proper identification of the patient, and in understanding and acknowledgement of the patient allergies as they relate to the potential medications to be given in the surgical field.
• Cleaning and preparing instruments for terminal sterilization on completion of the surgery. Assisting the surgical team with cleaning of the operating room on completion of the surgery for the next scheduled procedure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Surgical Technology shadow shift preferred
• Completed Collin College admissions application and submission of official transcripts
• Attend Collin College Surgical technologist information session in Fall 2025
• Two Professional Letters of Recommendation
• One from your current employer
• One from another professional (previous manager, mentor, preceptor, instructor, etc.)
• Essay (1 page)
• What inspired you to pursue a career in surgical technology?
• How do your personal values and experiences align with the role of a surgical technologist?
• Proof of high school diploma or GED
• Transcript with 9 completed prerequisites and a minimum 2.5 GPA
• BIOL 2401-Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL 2402-Anatomy & Physiology II
• ENGL 1301- Composition I
• HPRS 1204-Basic Health Profession Skills
• SPCH 1311- Introduction to Speech Communication
• HITT 1305-Medical Terminology I
• PSYC 2301-General Psychology
• GEN ED-Humanities/Fine Arts Course
• BIOL 2420-Microbiology for Non-Science Majors or BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year Work experience does not need to be job related. Req

EDUCATION

• Must have completed all pre-requisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5, including Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Composition I, Basic Health Profession Skills, Introduction to Speech Communication, Medical Terminology I, General Psychology or Sociology, Humanities/Fine Arts course, and Microbiology (required in 2027) Req
• High school diploma or equivalent Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Surgical Technologist Certification (NBSTSA) upon completion of the apprenticeship (15 months)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Requirements Upon Hire Req

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.