• Job Description

  Req#: MODER014326

  Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program Video - Modern Youth Apprenticeship - Sterile Processing

  Job Overview:

  The Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program offers Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Juniors and Seniors a unique opportunity to gain paid, hands-on healthcare experience while continuing their high school coursework. This structured apprenticeship is designed to help students explore a high-demand healthcare career with the guidance of trained professionals in a safe, supportive environment.
  
  

  What Students Will Do:

  Students hired into this role will work as a Student Tech in the Sterile Processing Department under the supervision of a trained preceptor. Responsibilities include:

  • Learning essential processes that support surgical and patient care

  • Receiving hands-on, on-the-job training within a hospital setting

  • Developing professional skills such as responsibility, time management, and teamwork

  • Preparing to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam

  Students are paid employees of Deaconess while participating in the program.

  What Parents & Guardians Should Know:

  • This is a structured, supervised apprenticeship, not a shadowing experience

  • Students receive hands-on training with professional oversight

  • Work schedules are coordinated to align with EVSC school coursework

  • Skills learned are nationally transferable and in high demand

  • The CRCST certification provides a strong foundation for:

    • Immediate employment after high school

    • Continued education in healthcare

    • Long-term career growth within hospital systems

  This program allows students to explore healthcare careers before investing in college, helping families make informed post-graduation decisions.

  Why This Program Matters

  • Earn income while gaining real-world experience

  • Graduate with a professional certification pathway

  • Build confidence in a healthcare setting

  • Reduce uncertainty about future career choices

  • Learn employability skills valued by all industries

  Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current EVSC student

  • Junior or Senior enrolled through EVSC OptIN

  • Interest in healthcare and hands-on learning

  • Preparing to sit for the CRCST certification exam
    

  This is more than a job—it’s a head start. If you’re curious about healthcare, like working with your hands and want to build a future while still in school, this apprenticeship could be for you.

  Other Key Words: Surgery // Surgical Services // Sterile Supply // EVSC

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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