VNS Operating Room Support Specialist, Part Time, Louisville

Position Summary

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.

About the Role

This is a Part-Time opportunity. 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, epileptologists, and nurses supporting case coverage for our VNS Therapy System, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy.

Our 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. You will also be responsible for supporting Operating Room staff in product-related matters intraoperative, including VNS diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming assistance, so communication is an essential part of this job.

The underlying knowledge of the VNS Therapy System is not necessary right away as training on the Vagus Nerve Stimulator will be provided at our Houston corporate office, as well as procedural training as needed. Travel requirements will be limited with the potential for an overnight stay on occasion. The Operating Room Support Specialist position is a field-based position requiring the employee to visit hospital facilities regularly. It will require compliance with hospital credentialing and access requirements (including any necessary immunizations as are required 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

Qualifications

• 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 as described above
• BS/BA degree or clinical technical/operating room environment experience

Travel Requirements

This position requires extensive traveling depending on the location.