On-Call OR Technician (LPN/Tech) – Surgical Team Mentor

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

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