Youth Apprentice - Kairos and Believe Academy Students

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Job Highlights:

Are you an upcoming junior or senior at Kairos or Believe Academy high school St. Louis Youre invited to join the SSM Health team in the exciting role of Youth Apprentice! These are part time paid twoyear roles that include on the job and classroom training along with ongoing mentorship from an experienced professional at SSM Health.

Apply today! Gain real world experience training mentorship and get a head start on your career goals now!

Available roles include

• Nursing Assistant Apprentice
• Lab Assistant Apprentice
• Imaging Assistant Apprentice
• Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice
• Electrical Apprentice
• Plumbing Apprentice
• HVAC Apprentice

Requirements

• All apprentices must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled at either Kairos or Believe Academy high schools
• Prior approval for enrollment in an apprenticeship program from your high school
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Nursing Assistant Apprentices must complete a Patient Care Tech training program prior to beginning the apprenticeship

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks.
• Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens.
• Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff.
• Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations.
• Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED
• For IL/MO: Completion of a state approved unlicensed assist personnel program (UAP) or meets the exempted UAP guidelines (documented proof required) or equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 025 lbs.
• Frequent reaching gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near 20 inches or less) and far 20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending stooping crawling kneeling sitting squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 2550 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Oklahoma State Department of Health

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Work Shift:

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.