LPN/OR Tech

United Health Services; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 71,980,000 - 102,783,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition forgiveness

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital seeks a skilled LPN/OR Surg Tech to join the surgical team. You will prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons and nurses across procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum NYS Practical Nurse license required; CPR within 3 months. Benefits eligible with 24+ hours/week, and on-call coverage is part of the schedule. Join UHS to contribute to safe, high-quality patient care in New York’s Southern Tier.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• Preferred: Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting and operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows Infection Control policies and procedures and demonstrates expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Adheres to sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
• Assists the surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments during procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon’s need for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintains an organized operative field and accurate instrument and sponge counts.
• Prepares for cases by assembling supplies and identifies conflicts or problems.
• Cares for instruments and supplies after each case and ensures a safe surgical environment.
• Works with OR staff as a resource and supports new personnel.
• Assists in suturing, retracting, and suctioning under surgeon direction.
• Handles and identifies specimens per policy and expedites OR turnover.
• Takes rotating call duty.

Skills

Infection control

Surgical scrub

Sterile technique

OR teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a skilled and dedicated LPN/OR Tech to join our dynamic surgical team. In this vital role, you will play a crucial part in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care within our fast-paced operating room environment. As an LPN/OR Surg Tech, you will be responsible for preparing operating rooms, meticulously ensuring all surgical instruments are sterile and readily available, and providing essential assistance to surgeons and nurses throughout various procedures. Your contributions directly support optimal patient outcomes and the smooth operation of the surgical suite. Under general direction, observes and practices sterile technique, maintains asepsis, anticipates and assists the surgeon as needed. Actively participates in patient care and safety. Utilizes OR supplies conservatively and operates as a team member of the OR staff.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Operating Room, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Primary Work Shift: Day

Compensation Range: $25.12 - $35.87 per hour, depending on experience

You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.

Sign-on Incentive: Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500. Early candidates may qualify for up to $12,500 in tuition forgiveness.

Work Schedule: 40 hour work week 10 hour work days On-call shifts to provide 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays

Education/Experience

Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.

Preferred: Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting. Previous Operating Room experience.

License/Certification

Minimum Required: Current New York State Practical Nurse License. CPR Certification required within 3 months of hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows Infection Control policies and procedures and demonstrates expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Adheres to principles of sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
• Assists the surgeon when needed gowning, gloving, draping, and passing of instruments and other related items during the procedure.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s need for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintains an organized operative field at all times by keeping the instruments clean and in their proper place.
• Keeps an accurate sponge, tape, needle, dissector, and instrument count.
• Prepares for cases by assembling supplies and equipment in accordance with preference cards and identifies conflicts or problems.
• Cares appropriately for instruments and supplies after each case.
• Provides a safe surgical environment for the patient, identifying potential hazards to the surgeon, RN and assisting RN circulator in preoperative checks of equipment.
• Displays knowledge of potential hazards (equipment, chemical, or gases) within the Operating Room.
• Utilizes experienced OR staff as a resource, and acts as a resource for new OR personnel.
• Assists in suturing, retracting, suctioning under direction of the surgeon.
• Handles and identifies specimens per policy.
• Expedites the effective and efficient turn-over of the OR between cases.
• Takes rotating call duty.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration.

Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.

Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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Proud to be Team UHS

Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.