LPN OR Technician / Operating Room Technician - Operating Room

The University of Vermont Health Network; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network in Plattsburgh, NY seeks an LPN/Operating Room Technician (LPN/ORT) to support the surgical team across the pre-, intra-, and post-operative continuum. You will scrub, handle instruments, and may circulate under RN supervision, while mentoring newer staff and assisting with education along the way.

Responsibilities include working primarily at CVPH main campus with Ambulatory Surgery Center assignments, taking call as scheduled, and helping with clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current NY State LPN license is required.
• Must meet pre-employment screening and physical.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Basic Windows knowledge is expected.
• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Self-motivated and technically adept.
• Able to handle a high stress level.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
• BLS certification preferred or obtainable within six months.
• Knowledge of OR equipment and Anatomy & Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary scrub person handling instruments and equipment.
• Assist in the OR and circulate under RN supervision as needed.
• Mentor and orient new LPN/ORT staff.
• Collaborate with RNs on instrumentation and equipment for cases.
• Assist in education of all LPN/ORTs and related duties.
• Help with pre-op and post-op tasks and room preparation.
• Assist in patient care, collect specimens, and perform ECGs.
• Support receptionist/clerical activities as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license (NY)

Pre-employment screening & physical

Excellent attendance

Basic Windows knowledge

Ability to take call

Self-motivated & technically adept

Ability to handle high stress

Ability to stand for long periods

BLS certification preferred or within

Knowledge of OR equipment & Anatomy &

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NY

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:

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.