Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital·Plattsburgh, New York
The Operating Room Technician acts as a primary scrub person, handling instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgical procedures. They also assist in the orientation and training of new staff and maintain competency in basic Endo Tech skills to support various departments.
CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
CVPH - Perioperative Services
Standard Hours: 36
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
Shift: Day
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Min $27.93 Mid $34.22 Max $40.50
Recruiter: Meagan Eastman
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally
On-call as scheduled
The Operating Room Technician – (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. ORTs are required to perform all cases that surgeons perform. They may also circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ORT must be able to take call for Main Campus OR Services as scheduled, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, have excellent adaptation and coping skills, have excellent organizational skills and be a team player. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift patient and equipment with assistance of other personnel or without as need dictates. ORT must have excellent communication skills and always maintains asepsis. Must be able to serve as a resource person for certain specialties. Will assist directly with the orientation, training and serve as a mentor for new ORTs. Must be able to work closely with RNs in room and management about instrumentation and equipment for cases. Also, will assist in education of all ORTs. ORTs will be competent in basic skills of an Endo Tech to be able to float between Main Campus and ASC Endo as needed. ORT’s work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center.
1. High school graduate or equivalent. 2. Graduate of a surgical technology school with certification obtained within 12 months from graduation OR a currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. 3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical. 4. Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with PC operation is preferred. 5. Must be able to take call as scheduled. 6. Must be self-motivated and technically adept. 7. Ability to work independtly under stressful conditions. 8. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods. 9. AHA-BLS Certified is required or obtain within six months of hire or current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to renewal date. 10. Excellent customer service skills are required. 11. Proof of 15 hours of continuing education yearly.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
This is a bargaining union position.
Candidates must be a high school graduate and either a graduate of a surgical technology school with certification or a licensed practical nurse in New York State. The role requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods, take on-call shifts, and maintain AHA-BLS certification.
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