OR Equipment Tech
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible and accountable for establishing, maintaining, and coordinating the appropriate inventory of equipment utilized by surgical services. The equipment technician works in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge / Throughput manager / Operations Manager/Nursing Director/ Biomed in managing the day-to-day activities as determined by the operating room schedule. The equipment technician functions as a member of the Perioperative Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment while assisting with patient care and directly reports to the Operations Manager.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager (during patient care) to assure all equipment is available/ready for surgical procedures.
- Develops and maintains an inventory of equipment with par levels and location for staff/team reference.
- Checks OR schedule to assure availability of equipment.
- Collaborate with Nurse in Charge/Throughput Manager and Operations Manager as appropriate in resolving conflicts.
- Day/evening before surgery, set up rooms for following day with necessary equipment for the first cases of the next day.
- Able to access Epic for preference card review for equipment and positioning needs.
- Uses effective oral and written communication to foster collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Assists with the day-to-day non-clinical operational issues for perioperative Services. This includes communication with various ancillary services such as Engineering, Biomed, and Telecommunications.
- Communicates equipment out for repair to team/assures replacement as necessary.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams on new equipment in OR.
- Collaborates with Nurse in Charge, Throughput Manager, Operations Manager and biomed on introducing new equipment in the OR. This includes but is not limited to communication to staff and assisting with/coordination of in-services as appropriate.
- Works with industry representatives as necessary, assuring hospital policy is followed during visits.
- Cares for (set up and breakdown) equipment as appropriate.
- Assists with staff education as appropriate.
- Assists with patient positioning and turning over rooms as appropriate.
- Adheres to hospital mandatory training and testing requirement.
- Participates in activities conducive to safety of patients and team members.
- Monitors and supports use of aseptic technique according to hospital policy.
- Uses interpersonal skill in relationships with other health team members.
- Collaborates with Operations Manager to keep unit regulatory ready, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory guidelines and ability to participate in unit quality standards.
- Maintains tracking logs for broken equipment.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Experience: 1-2 years in equipment maintenance or a related field required; Computer experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Able to read, understand, and write English.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs. Independently.
- Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs.
- Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer; equipment moves and lifting of heavy objects.
- Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other healthcare members.
- Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- 1-2 years in equipment maintenance or a related field required
- Computer experience preferred
- Able to read, understand, and write English
- Must be able to lift 50lbs independently
- Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs
- Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer; equipment moves and lifting of heavy objects
- Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other healthcare members
- Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.