Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes theWomen's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $15,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph East and it's awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph East

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Conveys information accurately and efficiently. Written communication is direct, concise, and easy to understand. Gathers necessary information to make good and timely decisions. Uses sound judgment and instincts. Assesses people’s abilities and provides coaching and recognition. Continually monitors and documents staff performance. Organizes tasks and objectives in order of importance, timing and predicted results. Works within measurable goals and outcomes. Works systematically to solve problems. Develops reasonable and timely resolutions.  Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives. Seeks to resolve problems without being asked.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. The Team Leaders responsibilities include providing guidance, clinical expertise, mentoring and functional direction to members of the health care team while optimizing available resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

 Act as a clinical resource for perioperative services staff members within the specialty using evidence-based knowledge and prevailing standards. Advise the perioperative team in areas of specialty expertise. Assist staff members in evaluating practice and in creating strategies for further improvement. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills. Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care, i.e. “huddle”, etc.Operationally and fiscally manage the specialty.Mentor team members within the specialty as required. Assist with evaluating staff member’s performance as requested.

2. Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case. Assist with room turnover in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding the patient to the appropriate person (i.e. physician, clinical manager, or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and precisely.

3. Anticipates the need for and provides appropriate supplies and instruments for each assignment. Active participation in execution of service line supply, equipment and education.

4. Responds to physician’s requests and communicates effectively and courteously.

5. Counts all instruments, identifies and monitors all medications, and preserves any specimens received during surgery.

6. Participates in unit activities such as new employee orientation, new procedure and equipment orientation as well as becoming involved in the unit meetings and other committees and educational offerings.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Licensure and Certifications

BLS-CPR – within 5 days

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

One year OR