MedCerts Online Surg Tech Scholarship Program
Are you passionate about healthcare? Medical Associates, the area’s leading healthcare provider multispecialty group practice based out of Dubuque, Iowa is excited to launch the MedCerts Online Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech) Scholarship Program! This innovative program aims to empower aspiring healthcare professionals by providing financial assistance for their Surg Tech certification through MedCerts’s comprehensive online training.
What is a Surg Tech?A surgical technologist, or surgical tech, is a key member of the surgical team responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring instruments are sterile, and assisting during procedures by passing tools and maintaining a sterile environment. They help anticipate the needs of surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operations. After surgery, they assist in cleaning and restocking the room. Surgical technologists typically complete a specialized training program and may earn certification.
About MedCerts
MedCerts is a recognized leader in online healthcare education, specializing in certification programs for medical assistants, nurses, and allied health professionals. Their mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. With a focus on flexibility and hands-on learning, MedCerts is committed to helping individuals achieve their professional goals in the healthcare field.
How it works:The MedCerts Medical Assistant program is delivered 100% online, on-demand 24/7, featuring expert-led video training, interactive simulations, and comprehensive course materials. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience. Once your online training is complete (approximately 18 weeks), you will complete hands-on clinical rotations at Medical Associates. MedCerts will provide a loaner laptop, if needed.
Scholarship Details:
Eligible Students: To enroll in the MedCerts Surgical Technologist program, you need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with an internet connection, and to complete the course registration and payment process.
Timeline:Students can enroll at any time. The online portion of the program is designed to be completed in 18 weeks. * Medical Associates will offer clinical site rotations for training.
Details of the Scholarship:
- Tuition reimbursement for the MedCerts cost of $4,000 (this includes the cost of the program and the NHA exam fee).
- Students must maintain an overall good standing with the program (attendance, behaviors, etc.) and successfully complete each module within the program.
- Scholarship recipient shall be hired and begin work in a full-time position at Medical Associates upon successful completion of the program.
Employment Details Upon Completion of Program:
- Scholarship recipient will complete clinical rotations at Medical Associates as a Surgical Tech Intern and successfully participate/complete/pass the clinical requirements.
- Scholarship recipient agrees to work full-time (36-40 hours/week) for Medical Associates upon completion of the online and internship program for a minimum of 2 years/24 months.
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Very attractive benefits package including immediate 401k matching, generous PTO, health insurance, profit sharing, and much more.
Clinical Requirement to receive surg tech certification (not required): Graduates who pass the TS-C exam must complete case documentation within two (2) years of the test date. (Projected timeline = 4-5 months full-time at TSSC.) Case documentation requires a minimum of 125 surgical cases including a minimum of 30 scrubs in general surgery (with a maximum of 50) and a minimum of 75 scrubs in at least 3 (three) areas (details will be provided).
Education, Experience, Skills:
Education: High school graduate (or high school equivalency diploma/GED), internet connection and course registration/payment completed. Note: this program is not valid for WI residents.
Experience:Customer Service or healthcare experience preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills:Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.
