VNS OR Support Specialist Part Time - Cleveland

LivaNova PLC; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

LivaNova is seeking a Part-Time Operating Room Support Specialist to assist in the VNS Therapy program across U.S. hospitals. You will support surgical case coverage during VNS implantation, liaise with OR staff, and aid in intraoperative diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming with training provided at our Houston office. Extensive travel may be required.

Experience in operating rooms or healthcare settings, strong communication, and computer literacy are essential. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room or healthcare settings is preferred.
• Ability to interact with OR staff and clinicians professionally.
• Proven computer literacy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the VNS system.
• Support OR staff with VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting and programming assistance.
• Coordinate with hospitals and credentialing as needed; training provided.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BS/BA or OR experience

Job description

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives. Position Summary: LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “ LIVN .” LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

General Responsibilities

As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). There are 3 million people in the U.S. alone and one on three people with epilepsy are drug resistant. People with severe seizures have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood. VNS Therapy for DRE is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent seizures.

This is a Part-Time opportunity. Our Operating Room Support Specialists help to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients living with epilepsy. Whether you are an experienced Nurse, Operating Room Support Specialist, or someone looking to be trained to enter the medical field, this is your opportunity! Get the chance to work in the OR collaborating with neurosurgeons, epileptology’s, and nurses supporting case coverage for our VNS Therapy System, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. The best person for the job will be able to; Understand the implantation, operating room, and credentialing process Gain or know the local hospitals Be available to work with short notice Our Operating Room Support Specialist becomes a highly trained, subject matter expert responsible for surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy System. You will also be responsible for supporting Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance, so communication is an essential part of this job. The underlying knowledge of the VNS Therapy System is not necessary right away as training on the Vagus Nerve Stimulator will be provided at our Houston corporate office, as well as procedural training as needed. Travel requirements will be limited with the potential for an overnight stay on occasion. The Operating Room Support Specialist position is a field- based position requiring the employee to visit hospital facilities regularly. It will require compliance with hospital credentialing and access requirements (including any necessary immunizations as are required for healthcare employment).

Skills and Experience

• Ability to project a positive image
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and nonverbal skills to communicate in the OR
• Maintain all required necessary immunizations for healthcare employment as described above

Education

• BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience

Travel Requirements

• This position requires extensive traveling depending on the location

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification. Valuing different backgrounds: LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

We treat our work as if lives depend on it — because they do. As a people-oriented company, our employees around the world are fully committed to making the world a better place. Our team’s commitment to improve quality of life is the embodiment of our company Vision and Mission, making a difference every day for patients and their families.