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. 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. 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. 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
- Maintain all required necessary immunizations for healthcare employment
- Reside within territory.
Nice To Haves
- Understand the implantation, operating room, and credentialing process
Responsibilities
- Support surgical case coverage in the OR during implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy System.
- Support Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance.
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, epileptologists, and nurses.
- Gain or know the local hospitals.
- Comply with hospital credentialing and access requirements (including any necessary immunizations).
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
