Equipment Tech

Responsibilities

Prepares robotics, lasers, and other equipment used by Faculty and clinical staff in the operating room suite; Ensures equipment is in operating order prior to use; Syncs equipment with specified software prior to patient cases; Ensures proper handling by faculty and staff and monitors proper cleaning and maintenance; Serves as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all OR equipment; Troubleshoots equipment-related issues in the OR during patient care and relays pertinent information to Clinical Staff, nurse leadership, and/or SSOT Supervisor; Assists staff in facilitating patient flow and keeping the operating room orderly and clean; Assumes primary responsibility for setting up equipment in ORs during emergencies and scheduled cases; Assesses OR equipment for proper function and condition and refers broken items to Clinical Engineering; Assists staff with running intraoperative lasers as needed; Maintains knowledge of changing requirements for certifications and equipment; Sets up complex robotics equipment in all areas of Level I trauma center; Syncs mechanical robotics equipment to software; Downloads images from CT monitor and transfers to robotics equipment to create 3D mapping; Matches instrumentation with 3D image for physician navigation; Sets up stealth navigation system for spine surgery operations; May be called in for emergency cases on weekends

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or other related experience required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Associate's degree; 1 year of Operating Room experience; Working knowledge of medical equipment, computer operations, software integration and medical terminology