If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities, we invite you to join our surgical services team as a LPN.
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:
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:
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:
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.
St. Joseph's Hospital
Syracuse, NY