OR Equipment Specialist - Operating Room

Kettering Health; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, OH is seeking an OR Equipment Specialist to ensure the availability, functionality, and regulatory compliance of operating room equipment. You will support setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation to minimize downtime and protect patient outcomes.

Required: high school diploma and 1 year in equipment maintenance or related technical field; preferred Associate's degree and CBET certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in equipment maintenance, repair, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with OSHA and regulatory standards.
• Ability to train and support clinical staff.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and functionality of operating room equipment.
• Perform setup, maintenance, and basic repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and document resolved actions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and safety documentation.
• Minimize downtime and support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

OR equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Regulatory standards

Verbal and written communication

Training staff

Safety and infection control

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

CBET certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The OR Equipment Specialist supports safe, efficient surgical care by ensuring the availability, functionality, and regulatory compliance of all operating room equipment. This role is responsible for equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation to minimize downtime and support positive patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in equipment maintenance, repair, or a related technical field.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• None required.

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical and surgical equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA and other regulatory agencies)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to train and support clinical staff
• Attention to safety and infection control procedures
• Basic computer proficiency for inventory and recordkeeping

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Associate's degree in biomedical technology, engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare or surgical services environment.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or similar credential.