Operating Room Support Specialist, VNS - Part Time (Alabama)

LivaNova

87d • $60

About The Position

Join us today and make a difference in people's lives! 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. LivaNova Neuromodulation: 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Understand the implantation, operating room, and credentialing process
• Gain or know the local hospitals
• Be available to work with short notice 1-2 days, no more than 29 hours a week
• Reside within territory
• Support Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance

Benefits

• Part-Time Opportunity, working no more than 29 hours a week
• Pay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this position is $60 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree