Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

St. Joseph's Health (SJH) is a leader in cardiac care. A pioneer in prevention, detection and the treatment of heart disease, St. Joseph’s performs more than 1000 open heart procedures per year. Expanded investments in this area include robotic and minimally invasive valve and coronary-artery bypass surgeries.

St. Joseph’s is the only hospital in Central New York to provide transcatheter aortic valve replacement for higher-risk patients with aortic stenosis!

Two of our surgeons are also certified robotic cardiac surgery proctors (trainers) and have trained many surgeons and programs through the northeast in robotic techniques, including the Cleveland Clinic. Come learn with us and be a part of the best team in CNY!

Position Highlights:

• Recognized Leader: First Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff.
• Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, ACLS, Critical care and emergency room training and generous tuition allowance.

                                                                                                                                   

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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an approved medically based and/or certificate program in Surgical Technology
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the hospital operating room setting.
• Participates in orientation, annual competencies, continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge/skills related to specific areas of expertise as applicable, including but not limited to:
  • Spine Surgery Program
  • Shoulder Surgery Program
  • Hip & Knee Replacement Program
  • Stroke
  • Wound Care

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current BLS/CPR certification. Demonstrates manual dexterity and ability to handle equipment and instruments. Ability to work effectively in task-oriented situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

Medical staff, patients and employees.

SUPERVISED BY:

• Registered Nurse
• Coordinator
• Manager

SUPERVISES: None

CAREER PATH:

Level II upon certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Level III upon successful completion of additional performance criteria.

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.

              

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting.  Exposure Class I

More Info Regarding CVOR Services:

https://www.sjhsyr.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/cardiac-care/cardiac-surgery/

https://www.sjhsyr.org/news-releases/st-josephs-health-receives-recognition-as-a-mitral-valve-repair-reference-center