LPN OR Technician / Operating Room Technician - Operating Room

UVM Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Operating Room Technician (ORT) at UVM Health is a key member of the surgical team responsible for scrubbing and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. This role supports circulating duties under RN supervision when required and participates in education of newer ORTs.

On-call as scheduled, the ORT must maintain asepsis, communicate effectively, and work well with RNs and management across the Main Campus and ASC Endo sites.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technology program with certification within 12 months or LPN in NYS.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and physical.
• Basic PC knowledge is preferred.
• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Self-motivated and technically adept.
• Ability to work independently under stress.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• AHA-BLS certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Primary scrub role handling instruments, supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when required.
• Mentor and orient new ORTs and participate in ongoing education.
• Coordinate with RNs and management on instrumentation and equipment needs.
• Work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to ASC Endo as needed.
• Be available for on-call as scheduled.

Connaissances

Surgical instruments handling

Circulate under RN supervision

Asepsis/compliance

Excellent communication

On-call readiness

Basic computer knowledge

Team player

Endo tech competency

Formation

Surgical technology certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NYS

Outils

Endoscopy equipment familiarity

Description du poste

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. High school graduate or equivalent.
• 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. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
• 4. Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with PC operation is preferred.
• 5. Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• 6. Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
• 7. Ability to work independtly under stressful conditions.
• 8. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
• 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. Excellent customer service skills are required.
• 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.