Navigation Technologist - FT (Operating Room)

UMC Health System

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Navigation Technologist performs navigation cases in the operating room. This role involves preparing patients for testing, explaining procedures, administering tests, setting up equipment, and responding to emergency patient care requirements during holidays, weekends, and after hours. The position also requires maintaining proper paperwork and documentation, and assisting with other duties related to navigation and operating room needs. The role interacts with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff across various departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the body
• Effective communicator; Must read, write, and speak English
• Should be able to work flexible schedule and be “on call” when needed

Responsibilities

• Performs Navigation cases in the Operating Room
• Prepares patients for testing by informing and explaining the procedure and administering the requested test
• Set up equipment
• Answers call for emergency patient care requirements of the Navigation Cases during holidays, weekends, and after hours assigned.
• Maintains proper paperwork and documentation for all tests based on age appropriateness and development needs of patients
• All other assigned duties related to navigation and/or Operating Room needs
• All other assigned duties related to attending the operating room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED