Surgical Equipment Technologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports surgical team with the application and operation of specialized surgical equipment needs. Provides timely assistance in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of specific operating room equipment and instrumentation. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, meets regulatory requirements, and maintains records.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in a hospital
• Two years of experience in an operating room
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Proficient in various personal computer hardware/software applications and equipment database programs
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment (Patient use equipment--suction, electrocauter, video/audio equipment, laparoscopy light sources, monitors, DaVinci, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a healthcare field or completion of advanced healthcare program
• Experience and training in medical equipment repair

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper use of equipment after appropriate training and knowledge of surgical environment.
• Troubleshoots failed equipment during critical time in operating room and all other Surgical Services areas. In-OR suite equipment used on patients, often during case.
• Provides education to staff as needed to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Works closely with leadership team to inventory surgical specialty equipment.
• Participates actively in performance improvement process through identification and resolution of areas of concern.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
• Participates in capital budget process as needed.
• Presents safety and technical information on new and current equipment at staff meetings as needed.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance with Clinical Engineering and vendor as required.

What This Job Offers

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