Certified OR Technician, or LPN/OR Technician - Operating Room

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. is seeking an LPN/Operating Room Technician (LPN/ORT) for the CVPH Perioperative Services team in Plattsburgh, NY. This full-time role requires scrub duties, instrument handling, and collaboration with RNs to support surgeries.

The position includes day shifts (7:00 AM–5:30 PM), on-call responsibilities, and the possibility of assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center. A NY LPN license and a valid BLS are required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS certification preferred or obtain within six months.
• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
• Knowledge of OR equipment and/or Anatomy & Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.
• May circulate under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in orientation and training of new LPN/ORTs.
• Work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Assist Pre-op and Post-op areas as directed by management or RN.

Skills

LPN license

On-call readiness

Stamina

High stress tolerance

Excellent attendance

Windows basics

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

OR equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

LPN NY state license

BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Perioperative Services

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $29.33 Mid $35.93 Max $42.53

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

On-call as scheduled

GENERAL SUMMARY:

An LPN/Operating Room Technician (LPN/ORT) is a member of the surgical team who acts as a primary scrub person and must be technically adept by handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary before, during and after the surgical procedure. LPN/ORTs are required to perform all cases that surgeons perform. He/She may also circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN/ORT must be able to take call as scheduled, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, have excellent adaptation and coping skills, have excellent organizational skills and be a team player. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift patient and equipment with assistance of other personnel or without as need dictates. LPN/ORT must have excellent communication skills and maintains asepsis at all times. Must be able to serve as a resource person for certain specialties. Will assist directly with the orientation, training and serve as a mentor for new LPN/ORTs. Must be able to work closely with RNs in room and management about instrumentation and equipment for cases. Also will assist in education of all LPN/ORTs. LPN/ORTs will work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center. The LPN/ORT can assist the Pre-op and Post-op areas by performing various duties under direction of unit director/manager or registered nurse. The LPN/ORT can assist in treatment and care of patients, collect blood and other patient samples, perform ECGs and assist in receptionist/clerical activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
4. Excellent attendance record required.
5. Process basic windows knowledge.
6. Must be able to take call as scheduled.
7. Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
8. Able to handle a high stress level.
9. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
10. BLS Certified preferred or obtain within six months.
11. Knowledge of technical OR equipment and/or Anatomy & Physiology.

This is a bargaining union position.