Surgical Equipment Specialist - Atrium Health Pineville Operating Room FT

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, lasers, microscopes and specialized technology equipment. Assesses employee skill levels and recommends programs for continuing education.

Essential Functions
 

• 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.

 

Physical Requirements
May be required to work in any facility. 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. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical staff, students and physicians.

Education, Experience and Certifications
 

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.

 

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.