• Employment Type:

• Part time

• Shift:

• Description:

• Responsible for assisting with surgical procedures, caring for patients who present with operable and non-operable conditions.

Adheres to Saint Joseph Health System's (SJHS) performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of

SJHS. JOB DUTIES 1.

Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. 2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. 3. Assists with surgical procedures in operating room and in clinic. 4. Conducts initial assessment of patients during office visits. 5. Schedules diagnostic test procedures as directed. 6. Documents patient care provided. 7. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. 8. Acts as a collaborating member of the clinic medical home team and is highly committed to a team construct. 9. Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures. 10. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education:

High school graduate with additional specific training. Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training that results in successful certification by an accredited organization in surgical assisting.

Licensure:

Certification in Surgical Assisting and/or can provide evidence of employment in the field prior to July 1, 2009. BLS certification required upon hire or able to obtain within 60 days.

Experience:

2 years in operating room.

Other Job Requirements:

High language, basic math, high reasoning ability. Proficient use of electronic medical record system. Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system. Demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of diverse backgrounds. Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

• 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.

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. EOE including disability/veteran