OR / OB Technician or LPN OR / OB Technician - Labor &Delivery - Join a collaborative surgical team in a dynamic hospitalenvironment (Hiring Immediately)

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

An OR Technician / OB

Technician (ORT / OBT) is a member of the WCC 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 / vaginal delivery. He / She may

also circulate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ORT / OBT 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 / OBT must have excellent communication skills

and maintains asepsis, supplies and inventory at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Skills Required :

1. High school

graduate or equivalent.

2. Graduate of a surgical

technology school with certification obtained within 12 months from

graduation OR proof of one year of employment as a surgical

technician within the four years immediately prior to January 1,

2015. OR a currently Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and

physical.

4. Excellent attendance record required.

5. Possess basic windows knowledge.

6. Must be

able to take call as scheduled.

7. Must be self-motivated

and technically adept.

8. Able to handle a high stress

level.

9. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.

10. BLS Certified preferred or obtain within six months.

11. Knowledge of technical OR equipment and / or Anatomy

& Physiology.

12. Knowledge of inputing physician

orders supply orders preferred.

13. 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