Equipment Technician Operating Room

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Perioperative Equipment Specialist responsible for facilitating patient safety by ensuring proper function of Operating Room equipment and overseeing the perioperative equipment management program.

You will coordinate equipment evaluations, oversee documentation, perform safety checks, and support staff education in collaboration with Plant Services and physicians to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in perioperative or procedural services preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with department managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment; coordinate major repairs with vendors.
• Serve as first-line resource for equipment troubleshooting across OR specialties.
• Operate OR equipment (cell saver, laser, image guided, video, microscope) as part of the care team.
• Maintain documentation/databases for equipment repairs; report status weekly.
• Conduct safety checks prior to patient use and ensure proper electrical load distribution.
• Identify ongoing education needs for staff on new equipment and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Location

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Shift Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40

Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30 PM

Schedule: Monday-Friday

On Call: Yes, holiday rotation may be required

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

About the Employer

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for facilitating patient safety by assuring safe functioning of Operating Room equipment and by maintaining and overseeing the perioperative equipment management program for the Operating room. Oversees the safe keeping of all surgical equipment. Initiates the coordination of equipment evaluations and staff education as it pertains to new and existing equipment.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Performs timely troubleshooting and minor repairs or facilitates major repair with designated vendors of all equipment within the department, as well as coordinating timely maintenance of the physical facility with Plant Services.
• Serves as first line resource to physicians and staff for equipment troubleshooting in all department specialties, general, ortho, ENT, neuro, peds, robotics, etc.
• Functions as part of the OR patient care team in running the cell saver, laser, image guided equipment, video and microscope (balancing, exchanging lenses). Possesses an in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment through certifications.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and databases for equipment repairs. Communicates to management, including physicians and staff members, as to the status of the equipment within department on a weekly basis.
• Performs safety checks on all equipment prior to patient use. Assures proper electrical load distribution when multiple pieces of equipment are utilized for a surgical procedure in order to ensure safe patient care.
• Proactively determines continuing education needs related to new equipment or procedures for all department staff and assists the nursing educator in meeting these educational needs.
• Oversees the safe keeping of all surgical equipment to ensure physical security against loss.
• Facilitates efficient OR room turnover by anticipating equipment needs. Communicates to management, including physicians and staff members, as to the status of the equipment within department on a weekly basis.
• Position has facility responsibility only. Internal customers are other staff, physicians, patients, visitors, vendors, other facilities and external medical facilities. Requires equipment specific certification for proper operation of various pieces of equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Experience typically/normally acquired with 1 year of perioperative or procedural services, biomedical, or comparable experience, which includes knowledge of related equipment and supplies.
• Effective organizational, communication and human relations skills are necessary as the incumbent will be coordinating several projects simultaneously and working closely with department managers and all levels of staff and subordinates.
• Requires strong communications skills; time management, human relations and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.