Operating Room Technician Jobs for OPT Students

Job Posting Title: Operating Room Technician 1, 2, or 3

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Operating Room (Torri Rae Collins (00006295))

Work Location: Veterinary Medicine

Job Description:

The Operating Room Scrub Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of both the large and small animal surgical teams. The Operating Room Scrub Technician should exhibit a working proficiency of aseptic technique, knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures, and the ability to provide dynamic assistance during surgeries. The primary responsibilities include preparing the surgical environment, facilitating the flow of surgical procedures, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting during surgical procedures.

Operation Room Technician 1

• 60% Assist in the operating room during small & large animal surgeries.
  Assist with performing surgical prep of operative site using aseptic technique.
  Assist as a circulating nurse, including facilitating collaboration and partnership that supports the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
  Assist with the completion of the surgical checklist/call out.
  Assist in operating non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.).
  Provides assistance to veterinary and technical students and surgical team members.
  Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.

• 20% Assist with ensuring the appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  Assist in the maintenance of a sterile field during surgery, ensuring that sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies are handled properly.
  Assist in capturing charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer.

• 15% Communicate with supervisor and/or Operating Room Lead technician concerning any instruments/equipment defects or failures.
  Assist with maintaining an organized system for surgical instruments, ensuring that all items are cleaned, sterilized, and in good working condition.
  Assist in communicating when items are low in stock or need to be ordered.
  Assist with the documentation of all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.

• 5% Attend department meetings to discuss updates.
  Assist in preparing surgical packs and supplies for sterilization.
  Participate in on-call schedule.
  Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; OR Completion of a Surgical Technology program OR Associates degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Operation Room Technician 2

• 60% Support operating room function during small & large animal surgeries.
  Perform surgical prep of operative site using aseptic technique.
  Perform as circulating nurse, including facilitating collaboration and partnership that supports the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
  Complete the surgical checklist/call-out.
  Operate non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.).
  Support veterinary and technical students and surgical team members.
  Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.

• 20% Ensure the appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  Assist in the maintenance of a sterile field during surgery, ensuring that sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies are handled properly.
  Capture charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer.

• 15% Communicate with supervisor and/or Operating Room Lead technician concerning any instruments/equipment defects or failures.
  Maintain an organized system for surgical instruments, ensuring that all items are cleaned, sterilized, and in good working condition.
  Communicate when items are low in stock or need to be ordered.
  Document of all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.

• 5% Attend department meetings to discuss updates.
  Prepare surgical packs and supplies for sterilization.
  Participate in on-call schedule.
  Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; Completion of a Surgical Technology OR Vet Technology program with 2 years of experience; OR CVT or Equivalent with 2 years of experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Operation Room Technician 3

• 60% Provide and teach support of operating room functions during small & large animal surgeries.
  Perform and teach surgical prep of operative site using aseptic technique.
  Perform and teach as a circulating nurse, including facilitating collaboration and partnership that supports the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
  Complete and teach surgical checklist/call-out.
  Operate and teach non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.).
  Provides support veterinary and technical students and surgical team members.
  Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.

• 20% Ensure and teach the appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  Maintain a sterile field during surgery, ensuring that sterile drapes, instruments, and supplies are handled properly.
  Teach others.
  Capture charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer; provide others with training.

• 15% Communicate with supervisor and/or Operating Room Lead technician concerning any instruments/equipment defects or failures.
  Maintain an organized system for surgical instruments, ensuring that all items are cleaned, sterilized, and in good working condition.
  Communicate when items are low in stock or need to be ordered.
  Document and teach all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.
  Document of all necessary surgical details, inventory used, and any special circumstances during the procedure.

• 5% Attend department meetings to discuss updates.
  Prepare surgical packs and supplies for sterilization.
  Participate in on-call schedule.
  Teach and train others.
  Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; Completion of a Surgical Technology OR Vet Technology program with 4 years of experience; OR CVT or Equivalent with 4 years of experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):

• Able and willing to answer phone calls after hours from students. Required to work "on-call"/ relief shift as needed for Live Ins.

• Part of Emergency Response Personnel - linked with hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

• Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, crawling, twisting, squatting, climbing, sitting, and/or bending.

• Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

Additional Job Description:

Essential personnel. May be asked to work a variety of shifts. To include nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call. May be asked to participate in emergency response.

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available).
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Posting Date: March 20, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 31, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.