Certified OR Technician, or LPN/OR Technician - Operating Room

General Summary

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.

• Take call as scheduled
• Adequate adaptation and coping skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Team player
• Stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lift patient and equipment with assistance of other personnel or without as needed
• Maintain asepsis at all times
• Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring for new LPN/ORTs
• Work closely with RNs in room and management about instrumentation and equipment for cases
• Assist in education of all LPN/ORTs

Qualifications

• 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
• Basic Windows knowledge
• Able to take call as scheduled
• Self-motivated and technically adept
• Able to handle a high stress level
• Knowledge of technical OR equipment and/or Anatomy & Physiology