LPN OR Technician / Operating Room Technician

The University of Vermont Health Network; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking an Operating Room Technician (ORT). The ORT is a key scrub person who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after procedures.

They may circulate under RN supervision and must be able to take call for main campus OR services. Ideal candidates will have a surgical technology certification within 12 months of graduation or be a NYS Licensed Practical Nurse, with strong communication, customer service, and teamwork

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a surgical technology program with certification obtained within 12 months from graduation OR a currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with PC operation is preferred.
• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
• Ability to work independently under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
• AHA-BLS Certified is required or obtain within six months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to renewal date.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Proof of 15 hours of continuing education yearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary scrub person and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Circulate under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when appropriate.
• Take call for Main Campus OR Services as scheduled.
• Mentor and orient new ORTs and assist in education of all ORTs.
• Collaborate with RNs and management on instrumentation and equipment for cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to work under stress

Motivated and technically adept

Stand for prolonged periods

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology certification (within 12 months of graduation)

Licensed Practical Nurse in NYS

Job description

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:

The Operating Room Technician – (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. ORTs are required to perform all cases that surgeons perform. They may also circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ORT must be able to take call for Main Campus OR Services 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. ORT must have excellent communication skills and always maintains asepsis. 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 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 ORTs. ORTs will be competent in basic skills of an Endo Tech to be able to float between Main Campus and ASC Endo as needed. ORT’s work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technology school with certification obtained within 12 months from graduation OR a currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with PC operation is preferred.
• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
• Ability to work independtly under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
• AHA-BLS Certified is required or obtain within six months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to renewal date.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Proof of 15 hours of continuing education yearly.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.