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Certified Surgical Technologist-CVOR

Trinity Health • Full-time • Syracuse, New York, United States • 2d ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Our Surgical Technologist Assistant internship program is designed to increase Surgical Technologist numbers and recruit new Surgical Technologist’s before graduation. It will be offered to Surgical Technology students interested in working at St. Joseph’s Health.
The internship will expose the Surgical Technologist Assistant to real time function of patient care in peri and intraoperative roles. The internship will initiate all hospital prerequisites, then start on departmental roles.
The internship positions will allow for flexibility regarding the Surgical Technology Program schedule, and may involve variable shifts, including weekends.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Be a current Surgical Technology student in good standing and making progress toward completion of program (> 10 months/ prerequisites complete per program director)
Initiation of the internship requires an application to St. Joseph’s Health and a letter of recommendation from the Surgical Technology program director, clinical instructor, or the St. Joseph’s Health OR Department Educator stating good standing in an accredited program.
Satisfactory program attendance is to be maintained to ensure continuance of internship.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The Surgical Technologist Assistant will need CPR/BLS certification, be certification eligible as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and eventually maintain CST certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS
This is a clinical setting with exposure Class 1.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The intern must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; and will be required to stand for periods of time, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach
SUPERVISED BY
CST Education Coordinator, Registered Nurse, CST Preceptor, OR Coordinator, OR Manager.
CAREER PATH
This is an accelerated program to initiate hire as a Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health.
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.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The Surgical Technologist Assistant will work with:
Patient Support Technicians with room turnovers, terminal cleaning, patient transport, running for blood.
Central Sterile to learn decontamination, scope processing, tray organization, wrapping, sterilization, proper care and handling of sterile items.
Learn the layout of CDS and the cardex system of organization to locate sterile items in CDS and in the cores. Learn to pick cases with the CDS system, pick instruments and alternative supplies for case carts.
Pair up with CST and be in position to 2nd scrub, always immediately supervised by CST.
May be utilized as a second scrub to hold hearts, retractors, cameras, etc.
Learn room setup, how to operate and set up OR patient tables, neptunes, operate room lights, communication system.
Use experience from central sterile/case picking experience to check cases prior to opening.
Initially observe the flow and purpose of the activity of opening an OR for a surgical procedure
Under direct supervision from CST and RN circulator, open sterile CDS packs, sterile instrument trays, peel pack items. Learn to balance classroom theory with real world practice/application.
Perform surgical scrub, gown and glove. Perform basic setup skills (drape mayo, organize back table, check tray sterility, perform sponge counts.
Demonstrate the ability to receive fluids and meds from circulator RN per hospital policy.
Perform in the second scrub position. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of case, instruments. First-scrub basic laparoscopic cases with direct supervision from scrubbed CST. As more time is accrued, the Surgical Technologist Assistant intern will preferably only first scrub cases equivalent to their classroom clinical experience level.
Cases that the student participate in, are not to be used in place of program requirements.
Upon completion of the internship and hire as a Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health, the Surgical Technologist Assistant Intern will comply with the Surgical Technologist role in the Operating Room.
Pay Rate: $25.00-$35.70
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
Job Description Purpose
Job Description Purpose

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.

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