OR Equipment Tech

University of Maryland Medical System•Towson, MD

21h•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. Job Summary Under supervision of registered nurse, performs duties related to preparing operating rooms for surgery. The OR Equipment Technician applies the principles of growth and development when assessing and interpreting patient information, and planning and implementing individualized care based on the age-related needs of the adolescent, adult, geriatric patient and their families.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
CPR Certification
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: o Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel o Epic o Microsoft Outlook o Health Stream
Strong verbal communication skills, strong listening skills, excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
Asepsis and sterile technique
Infection prevention
Positioning and body alignment technique
Must possess a sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position may be fully met.
Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend or lift intermittently throughout the work day.
May need to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when needed.
May be required to physically walk throughout the institution and/or ancillary buildings to conduct the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

performs duties related to preparing operating rooms for surgery
assessing and interpreting patient information
planning and implementing individualized care based on the age-related needs of the adolescent, adult, geriatric patient and their families.