Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Trinity Health

13d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph's Health (SJH) is a leader in cardiac care, performing over 1000 open heart procedures annually and investing in robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. They are the only hospital in Central New York offering transcatheter aortic valve replacement and have surgeons certified as robotic cardiac surgery proctors. The position provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative team during surgical procedures, acting as the primary scrub person responsible for handling instrumentation, supplies, and equipment, while anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Utilizes Material Safety Data Sheets within service.
Maintains patient confidentiality as it relates to patients, staff and visitors.
Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Effectively educates the patient/family in specialty area.
Participates in orienting and precepting other Surgical Technologists.
Participates in staff and employee meetings.
Utilizes plan, do, check and act methodology.
Identifies areas needing improvement.
Participates in Planning and Implementing Change.
Demonstrates awareness of the role in customer service.
Demonstrates cost effectiveness.
Abides by the Established Personnel Policies Related to: Risk Management, Infection Control, Fire/Safety, Hazardous Materials.
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals.