FT Equipment Tech

About the role

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs the various duties in the surgical unit; performs non-nursing tasks in the surgical unit.

What You Will Do

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to avoid equipment conflicts.
• Sets up and checks equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
• Dons personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Tests equipment prior to return to location of origin.
• Notify Bio Medical Engineering and Manager in a timely manner when repair is needed.
• Coordinate instrumentation and equipment reports with appropriate services or company representatives.
• Educate staff on equipment use.
• Work with management staff and service leads in ordering equipment and instruments.
• Problem solves equipment issues in collaboration with manager and Bio Medical Engineering.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Proactively assists with turnover by managing OR equipment.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Liaison between Bio-Med and OR department.
• Interfacing with reps and vendors of the equipment.
• Management of equipment log status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Must have excellent organization skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to anticipate and change with the environment as needed.
• Ability to maintain the physical demands of the job, push/pull heavy equipment - 50lbs.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and joint commission standards as it relates to the department.
• Basic EPIC knowledge.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Communicates and coordinates with Biomed.
• Leads process improvement projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with service line leads.
• Joins departmental or organizational committee.

Pay

Generally starting at $25.76 - $34.00 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Schedule

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)