Surgical Equipment Specialist - Atrium Health Pineville
About The Position
This role ensures the proper operation of various medical equipment, including video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes, and specialized technology. The specialist identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions, communicates unresolved issues to leadership, and follows up on repairs. They also serve as the department's laser resource, ensuring proper operation and adherence to safety policies. Additionally, this position acts as a liaison with the Sterile Processing Department for endoscopic telescope equipment, coordinates new equipment implementation and modifications, and manages the disposition or transfer of decommissioned capital equipment. Maintaining knowledge and skills for safe operation in the surgical environment is crucial.
Requirements
- Requires High School Diploma or GED with completion of appropriate education in the field relative to the service.
- Prior knowledge of surgical working environment including surgical sterile fields.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with technical staff, students and physicians.
Nice To Haves
- Lifts and carries heavy equipment.
- May work with electrical circuits.
- Handles delicate and expensive equipment and must be able to read and comprehend highly technical equipment, operating and repair manuals.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes and specialized technology equipment.
- Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions and communicates all unresolved malfunctioning equipment issues to Leadership. Provides follow-up on equipment to ensure timeliness of repairs.
- Serves as department laser resource person ensuring the proper operation of lasers and implementation of all laser safety policies.
- Acts as a liaison and resource person with the Sterile Processing Department in appropriate utilization of endoscopic telescope equipment.
- Coordinates activities relative to new equipment implementation, equipment modification, or changes in equipment configurations.
- Coordinates disposition or transfer of capital equipment no longer in service.
- Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in the surgical environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
