Surgical Equipment Specialist - Atrium Health Pineville
About The Position
The Surgical Equipment Specialist ensures the proper operation of medical video and endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes, lasers, and other specialized technology used in the surgical environment. The role identifies and helps resolve equipment malfunctions, follows up on repairs, and communicates unresolved issues to leadership. The specialist serves as a departmental laser resource, supports appropriate use of endoscopic telescope equipment in coordination with Sterile Processing, and coordinates equipment implementation, modification, configuration changes, and disposition or transfer of capital equipment no longer in service. The position requires maintaining the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in the surgical environment. This is a full-time role scheduled for four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. The position may require work at any facility and involves handling heavy, delicate, and expensive equipment, potentially working with electrical circuits, and reading and understanding technical operating and repair manuals. Effective communication with technical staff, students, and physicians is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of appropriate education in a field relative to the service.
- Prior knowledge of the surgical working environment, including surgical sterile fields.
- Ability to handle delicate and expensive equipment and read and comprehend technical equipment, operating, and repair manuals.
- Ability to effectively communicate with technical staff, students, and physicians.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes, and specialized technology equipment.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; communicate unresolved equipment issues to leadership and follow up to ensure timely repairs.
- Serve as the department laser resource, ensuring proper laser operation and implementation of laser safety policies.
- Liaise with and serve as a resource to the Sterile Processing Department regarding appropriate use of endoscopic telescope equipment.
- Coordinate new equipment implementation, equipment modifications, and changes in equipment configurations.
- Coordinate disposition or transfer of capital equipment that is no longer in service.
- Maintain the knowledge and skills required to work safely in the surgical environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
