Sky Lakes Medical Center values our talented staff and we invest in their career goals through our career development and education programs. Our programs are available for current staff looking to advance in their careers and for people who wish to start their career in healthcare.
Whether you’re current Sky Lakes staff or a future employee, we are here to support you!
Explore our career development programs!
Sky Lakes Medical Center’s career development programs are for those interested in working in healthcare, looking for entry level positions, or are curious about employment and growth opportunities at the hospital. These programs address the barriers of entry to the healthcare field for many, such as the cost of education and time committed.
The nursing assistant program is done in partnership with Klamath Community College. The cost of the program and books is completely covered by Sky Lakes Medical Center. Once you have been licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing you will be offered employment as a CNA at Sky Lakes.
In this program, you will train as a full-time benefited employee, and you’ll be placed into one of our clinics as a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) upon completing the program and passing the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Healthcareer Association.
At Sky Lakes we are proud to offer a 1-year nurse residency program that presents the tools, skills, and resources to be successful in the hospital setting. When you join the nursing team of Sky lakes, we can take an active role in helping you feel at home in your new job. This program provides hands-on experience with a variety of patients in different care departments.
Become a Sky Lakes Surgical Tech through our 2 year Surgical Scholar Program with full tuition and fees paid by Sky Lakes. You can start the Surgical Tech Program through a Surgical Ambassador position.
Sky Lakes Medical Center is one of the Basin’s leading employers. We have jobs for people of all backgrounds and skills, not just clinical positions. If you want to begin your career with Sky Lakes but don’t know where to start we can connect you with a recruiter to help you find where you fit.