LPN OR Technician / Operating Room Technician - Operating Room

Home Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Room Technician (ORT) is a key member of the surgical team responsible for scrubbing, preparing instruments, supplies and equipment before, during, and after procedures. This role may circulate under RN supervision and participate in on-call scheduling.

It also includes mentoring new ORTs and supporting department education across campus. Candidates must meet NYS surgical technology certification or LPN license, maintain asepsis, and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of surgical technology program with certification or NY LPN license.
• Meets pre-employment screening and physical requirements.
• BLS certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Proof of 15 hours of continuing education yearly.

Responsibilities

• Scrub person responsible for instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after procedures.
• Assist surgeons and circulate under RN supervision as needed.
• Mentor new ORTs and participate in education for the OR team.
• Work across campus with assignment to Main Campus OR Services and ASC Endo as needed.
• Maintain asepsis and effective communication with the team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Work independently

Take call as scheduled

Stand for prolonged periods

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology certification or NY LPN license

Pre-employment screening & physical

BLS certification (AHA) or within 6 months

Continuing education 15 hours/year

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:

1. 1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. 2. Graduate of a surgical technology school with certification obtained within 12 months from graduation OR a currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
3. 3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
4. 4. Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with PC operation is preferred.
5. 5. Must be able to take call as scheduled.
6. 6. Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
7. 7. Ability to work independtly under stressful conditions.
8. 8. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
9. 9. 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.
10. 10. Excellent customer service skills are required.
11. 11. 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.