Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room - Baylor Program

Trinity Health

1d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

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. Schedule commitment includes three 12 hour shifts Friday - Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:30am. Apply today to learn more!

Requirements

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

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.