Surgical Technologist Intern - Main OR

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in Central New York is offering a Surgical Technologist Assistant internship to support the perioperative team. The role focuses on instrument handling, supplies and equipment, with supervision from CST and OR staff.

The program is designed to increase Surgical Technologist numbers and recruit students for future employment after graduation, with flexible rotation including weekends.

Qualifications

• Be a current Surgical Technology student in good standing and progressing toward program completion.
• Initiation of the internship requires an application to St. Joseph’s Health and a letter of recommendation from the program director or clinical instructor.
• Satisfactory program attendance is required to ensure continuance of internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support to the perioperative team during procedures.
• Serve as the primary scrub person handling instrumentation, supplies and equipment.
• Learn intraoperative duties and participate in case setup and patient care under supervision.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

CST eligibility

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology student in good standing

Job description

Employment Type

Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: 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.

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. 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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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 director, clinical instructor, or the St. Joseph’s Health OR Department Educator stating good standing in an accredited program. Satisfactory program attendance is to be maintained to ensure continuance of internship.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The Surgical Technologist Assistant will need CPR/BLS certification, be certification eligible as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and eventually maintain CST certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

This is a clinical setting with exposure Class 1.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The intern must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; and will be required to stand for periods of time, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach SUPERVISED BY CST Education Coordinator, Registered Nurse, CST Preceptor, OR Coordinator, OR Manager.

CAREER PATH

This is an accelerated program to initiate hire as a Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The Surgical Technologist Assistant will work with: Patient Support Technicians with room turnovers, terminal cleaning, patient transport, running for blood. Central Sterile to learn decontamination, scope processing, tray organization, wrapping, sterilization, proper care and handling of sterile items. Learn the layout of CDS and the cardex system of organization to locate sterile items in CDS and in the cores. Learn to pick cases with the CDS system, pick instruments and alternative supplies for case carts. Pair up with CST and be in position to 2nd scrub, always immediately supervised by CST. May be utilized as a second scrub to hold hearts, retractors, cameras, etc. Learn room setup, how to operate and set up OR patient tables, neptunes, operate room lights, communication system. Use experience from central sterile/case picking experience to check cases prior to opening. Initially observe the flow and purpose of the activity of opening an OR for a surgical procedure Under direct supervision from CST and RN circulator, open sterile CDS packs, sterile instrument trays, peel pack items. Learn to balance classroom theory with real world practice/application. Perform surgical scrub, gown and glove. Perform basic setup skills (drape mayo, organize back table, check tray sterility, perform sponge counts. Demonstrate the ability to receive fluids and meds from circulator RN per hospital policy. Perform in the second scrub position. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of case, instruments. First-scrub basic laparoscopic cases with direct supervision from scrubbed CST. As more time is accrued, the Surgical Technologist Assistant intern will preferably only first scrub cases equivalent to their classroom clinical experience level. Cases that the student participate in, are not to be used in place of program requirements. Upon completion of the internship and hire as a Surgical Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health, the Surgical Technologist Assistant Intern will comply with the Surgical Technologist role in the Operating Room.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $18.00 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.