Surgical Technologist Intern - Main OR

About the role

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!

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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