Operating Room Support Specialist
About The Position
As a global medtech company, LivaNova is driven by its Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and its Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. The company has a strong legacy of innovation in healthcare. LivaNova Neuromodulation is a pioneer of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, advancing medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). The Operating Room Support Specialists help to make a positive impact on the lives of patients living with epilepsy. This role offers an opportunity to work in the OR collaborating with neurosurgeons, epileptologists, and nurses, supporting case coverage for the 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 1-2 days, no more than 29 hours a week, and reside within the territory. The 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. Responsibilities include supporting Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance. Training on the Vagus Nerve Stimulator and procedural training will be provided. Travel requirements will be limited with the potential for an overnight stay on occasion. This is a field-based position requiring regular visits to hospital facilities and compliance with hospital credentialing and access requirements.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience
- Ability to project a positive image
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office software
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and nonverbal skills to communicate in the OR
- Must reside within territory.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Nurse
- Experienced Operating Room Support Specialist
- Someone looking to be trained to enter the medical field
Responsibilities
- Surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy System.
- Supporting Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance.
- Understanding the implantation, operating room, and credentialing process.
- Gaining or knowing the local hospitals.
- Maintaining all required necessary immunizations for healthcare employment.
Benefits
- Training on the Vagus Nerve Stimulator will be provided at our Houston corporate office.
- Procedural training as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
