Sanford Health Genesis Program

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The Genesis Program’s goal is to provide community members with an opportunity to see Sanford’s mission, vision, values and culture lived out through the employee experience.

The word "Genesis" means origin or creation, and traditionally translates to "in the beginning". The Genesis Program kickstarts the beginning of a new career for those interested in the health care industry with no higher education or relevant experience.

The program includes three weeks of rotating through three jobs. Participants have the potential to receive multiple job offers at the end of the program for permanent employment at Sanford Health.

Jobs that Participate in Genesis Program by Market

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Below are the jobs that participate in the program. Placement is based on availability, and placement within a specific department is not guaranteed.

Patient Access Representative: Two major functions of the Patient Access Representative (PAR) are patient registration and scheduling. Depending on setting, the PAR may only perform registration or scheduling duties, while in other settings, the PAR may perform both registration and scheduling duties. In all settings, the PAR performs additional duties, as assigned. Duties vary by location/setting.

Nursing Assistant: Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information.

Environmental Services Technician: Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient rooms and assigned areas for Sanford Health patients, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Food Service Assistant: Responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and recording proper temperature of food, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and other related responsibilities.

Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Assistant: Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Sanford organization has consistently operated under the principle of equal treatment for all persons; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, in regard to public assistance or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

SAFE: Sanford Accountability for Excellence

As caregivers, we commit to the safety of those we serve and each other by creating a psychologically safe environment where everyone is included and safe to learn, contribute and raise concerns without fear of negative consequences. When people come to us, they rely on us to keep them safe from harm, do all we can to heal them, and treat them with empathy and compassion – all while embracing our connection to each other. Safety is part of our culture and defines the care we provide, and how we deliver on our universal commitment to a higher level of service and exceptional care.

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