Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital·Plattsburgh, New York
The Operating Room Technician acts as a primary scrub person during surgical procedures, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment. They must anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist in the orientation and training of new ORTs.
CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
CVPH - Perioperative Services
Standard Hours: 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
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
An 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.
He/She may also circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The ORT must be able to take call 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 maintains asepsis at all times.
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 work primarily at CVPH main campus with assignments to Ambulatory Surgery Center.
This is a bargaining union position.
Candidates must be high school graduates and graduates of a surgical technology school with CST certification. They should also have excellent attendance, be self-motivated, and possess knowledge of OR equipment and anatomy.
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