Certified OR Technician, or LPN/OR Technician - Operating Room
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
- Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
- Excellent attendance record required.
- Process basic windows knowledge.
- Must be able to take call as scheduled.
- Must be self-motivated and technically adept.
- Able to handle a high stress level.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Certified preferred or obtain within six months.
- Knowledge of technical OR equipment and/or Anatomy & Physiology.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary scrub person.
- Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Perform all cases that surgeons perform.
- Circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Take call as scheduled.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintain asepsis at all times.
- Serve as a resource person for certain specialties.
- Assist with the orientation, training, and mentoring of new LPN/ORTs.
- Work closely with RNs and management regarding instrumentation and equipment.
- Assist in the education of all LPN/ORTs.
- Assist in Pre-op and Post-op areas under the direction of the unit director/manager or registered nurse.
- Assist in treatment and care of patients.
- Collect blood and other patient samples.
- Perform ECGs.
- Assist in receptionist/clerical activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
