Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)- OR (Operating Room) $5K Sign On (Weekend Only)

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Full Time - 36 hours a week Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities, we invite you to join our surgical services team as a Surgical Technologist, CST. 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). 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. 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 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, 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. GENERAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: Clinical Practice: 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. Professional and Staff Development: Effectively educates the patient/family in specialty area. Participates in orienting and precepting other Surgical Technologists. Participates in staff and employee meetings. Participates in Performance Improvement: Utilizes plan, do, check and act methodology. Identifies areas needing improvement. Participates in Planning and Implementing Change Displays Commitment to the Hospital Mission: 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Based in Livonia, Mich., and with annual operating revenues of $17.6 billion and assets of $24.7 billion, the organization returns $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services — ranked by number of visits — in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs. For more information, visit www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow @TrinityHealthMI on Twitter.

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