Mission Statement:
·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision:
·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core Values:
·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities, we invite you to join our surgical services team as a Surgical Technologist, CST or LPN.
Our Operating Room Suite consists of 16 procedure rooms providing the capacity to perform 50-60 cases on a daily basis. We perform approximately 18,000 surgical procedures annually. Recently upgraded, we provide an aseptic environment and state of the art instrumentation. The operating room is available to schedule inpatient and outpatient for major, minor and emergency surgical procedures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position completes assistive tasks for the surgical team during all phases of procedural care, in support of the Main or Ambulatory Operating Room, Endoscopy, and CVMP department(s).
Position Summary: Provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative team during a variety of surgical procedures. Performs duties as the primary scrub person by handling instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Anticipates the surgeon and procedural needs.
What you will do:
Performs activities that support the surgeon and enhance the care delivered by the perioperative team.Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures according to policy and procedure.Supports the patient care activities of the perioperative care team.Adheres to safety standards within the service.Responsible for maintenance of supplies, instrumentation and equipment in a safe and cost effective manner.Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved medically based and/or certificate program in Surgical Technology or,Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York working under the direction and supervision of providers and registered nurses in the procedural setting.Participates in orientation, annual competencies, continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge/skills related to specific areas of expertise as applicable.Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Effective 1/1/2015, any person practicing as a Surgical Technologist must have:
Graduated from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program, or Completed a military surgical technology program, or Meet the grandfathered requirements.
A student has one year to successfully pass the National Certification exam following completion of an accredited program.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistanceProfessional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth. We encourage participation and support community programs and outreach.Work/Life: Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.Ministry/Facility Information.
Located in the heart of central New York, St. Joseph’s is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention according to Healthgrades. It is ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and “Best Maternity Hospital”. With a comprehensive range of primary-care practices, mental health services, women's and infants' care, and oncology services, St. Joesph’s Health network offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Our high-quality specialty and mental health services aim to coordinate the continuum of care, as a compassionate healing presence to improve all aspects of health. Joining our team means becoming part of a nationally recognized, elite group of healthcare professionals who are passionate about patient care and supporting one another.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Pay Range: $27.50 - $36.05
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.