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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · 2 months ago

Equipment Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $33.15/hr

2+ years exp

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the clinical staff by maintaining and coordinating the movement of surgical equipment. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure the availability and proper functioning of equipment, as well as providing training to the operating room staff.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Through vendor training demonstrates current knowledge of specific equipment associated with surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in the preparation for its use

The Technician- Operating room Equipment is responsible for teaching members of the operating room staff principles of specific equipment and its set-up for surgical procedures

Provides daily maintenance and provides daily organization of equipment in the operating room

Through collaboration with the OR Supervisor and the Clinical Coordinators facilitates the daily movement of equipment for surgical procedures

At times directs the movement of equipment through the use of other ancillary operating room staff

Performs operating room checks to insure the equipment set-up of the equipment is complete and in line with the Clinical Coordinator’s case outline

Works closely with the Media Specialists to insure proper equipment arrangements in the operating rooms for specific procedures

Works closely with the Biomedical Department to insure the necessary equipment is in working order and when repairs are needed arranges for loaner equipment to be provided, as well as communicates these issues to the operating room management and staff

Follows policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards

Provides for orientation, training and continuing education of ancillary staff and provides a general education to all RN an STs in the use of designated equipment used in the operating room

Assists in resolving conflicts with equipment issues

Assists in updating preference cards requiring equipment to prevent conflicts through Cerner/Surginet system

Keeps operating room staff up to date on current issues related to equipment needs in specific specialties

Assists with annual budget related to equipment, supplies and capital requirements. Makes recommendations that enhance resources utilization within the department

Acts as liaison between nursing, anesthesia, operating room Technicians, surgeons and all other ancillary services regarding any equipment related issues

Maintains supplies and equipment on a continuous basis. This is inclusive of any at par levels, organized, cleaned and outdates disposed of

Participates actively in PI activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical equipment knowledgeEquipment maintenanceTime managementCommunication skillsTraining skillsBudget managementTeam collaborationConflict resolutionOrganizational skills

Required

High school or equivalent

2 - 3 years Experience working in surgery field and with surgical equipment

Organization/time management skills

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)