On-Call Operating Room Technician | Scrub & Circulating Expert

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plattsburgh is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join their surgical team. You will act as the primary scrub person, handling instruments and equipment during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with the orientation of new team members and maintaining asepsis. Candidates should be high school graduates, graduates of surgical technology school or Licensed Practical Nurses in New York, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to take call as scheduled.
• Self-motivated and technically adept.
• Proof of 15 hours of continuing education yearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary scrub person during surgical procedures.
• Assist directly with the orientation and training of new ORTs.
• Maintain asepsis and serve as a resource for certain specialties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently under stress

Adaptation and coping skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of surgical technology school

AHA-BLS Certified or obtain within six months

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Plattsburgh is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join their surgical team. You will act as the primary scrub person, handling instruments and equipment during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with the orientation of new team members and maintaining asepsis. Candidates should be high school graduates, graduates of surgical technology school or Licensed Practical Nurses in New York, with strong communication and organizational skills.