Certified Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

If you are ready to embark on a career as a Certified Surgical Technologist, whether you have recently graduated or are seeking a rewarding career change, we have the opportunity for you.

Cape Cod Healthcare and 1199SEIU are pleased to offer a Certified Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program to create opportunities for Surgical Technologists in the Operating Rooms at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) and Falmouth Hospital (FH). This program is designed to welcome interested candidates to complete a Certified Surgical Technologist classroom program with Lasell University. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) / Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) will fully cover tuition, leaving participants with virtually zero out-of-pocket expenses.

Get paid, on-the-job training and have your classwork tuition fully paid for while growing your career within Cape Cod Healthcare’s award-winning organization!

How it Works

• Apprenticeship positions include working in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR) at either Cape Cod Hospital or Falmouth Hospital while completing the Associate of Science—Surgical Technology academic program through Lasell University.
• Candidates will apply into a day shift, with rotating days, and occasional weekends and holidays.
• In addition to being qualified to be hired into an apprenticeship position, the candidate will also be required to apply to, and be accepted into, the 16-month Associate of Science – Certified Surgical Technology academic program at Lasell University.
• Apprentices are regular employees and will be considered probationary until the individual completes this program and moves into a regular Certified Surgical Technologist Position.
• Apprentices will complete the 16-month academic program and pass the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Apprentices who complete the above will transition into a regular Certified Surgical Technologist position and must stay in the position for a minimum of 12 months.

What’s Included?

• All costs of Lasell University and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination covered. (Approximately $30,000 value!)
• Classroom curriculum with Lasell University’s accredited Associate of Science – Certified Surgical Technology program
• On-the-job training. Students will scrub in on 120+ surgical procedures and log over 600 hours of clinical experience.
• Local education—You will not need to leave the Cape for this program. This includes applying lab skills at Cape Cod Hospital and/or Falmouth Hospital.
• Flexibility of learning – Most classes are 100% online over the required four continuous semesters.
• At CCH, upon completing the Surgical Technologist Program and successfully passing the CST exam, the incumbent will transfer into the Certified Surgical Technologist Grade S14 position.
• At FH, upon completing the Surgical Technologist Program and successfully passing the CST exam, the incumbent will transfer into the Certified Surgical Technologist Grade FHS10 position.

CCHC Cohorts

May 2025 – Currently Underway!
January 2026 – Apply today

Who Qualifies & How to Apply

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• An individual that can meet the 30-minute on-call requirement. Once in the position, you must be able to be at the hospital within this timeframe when you are on-call due to patient safety.
• Someone excited about learning and growing with CCHC!
• Visit our website and apply for the position that works best for you!
• Once you have submitted an application with CCHC, you must submit the following information to Lasell University to be considered for admission:
  • A completed online application form
  • Official college or high school transcript or GED record
  • A personal statement
  • One letter of recommendation
• For information on how to apply to Lasell University or for more information about the Certified Surgical Technology academic program, please visit Graduate Programs | Lasell University or call 617-243-2400.
• To review any open positions on the CCHC website, click here.

Additional Information

Cape Cod Healthcare employees, as well as non-employees, are welcome to apply! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Certified Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program, feel free to reach out to one of the contacts for additional information or guidance:

CCHC Recruitment Team at 508-862-5186 or recruitment@capecodhealth.org

1199SEIU Representatives:

- Maryellen Leveille at 617-571-1860 or Maryellen.Leveille@199funds.org

- Nicole Barbel at 617-694-0621 or Nicole.Barbel@1199funds.org

Lasell University Representatives:

- Marc Gaffney, Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment at mgaffney@lasell.edu

- Jessica Cerbo, Program Director of Surgical Technology at jcerbo@lasell.edu

The Certified Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship has specific start dates. Our first cohort starts in May 2025, and applications were due March 27, 2025. If you missed this opportunity, don’t worry — we will have more cohorts in the future! Be sure to check back and follow us on our socials to ensure you have an opportunity to join us.