OR Equipment Tech

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Equipment Technician for the perioperative team.

You will collaborate with the surgical staff to ensure all equipment is available and prepped for procedures, maintain inventory, and support day-to-day OR operations. The role requires 1–2 years of equipment maintenance experience, ability to lift 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers, and basic computer skills including Epic access.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 1-2 years in equipment maintenance or related field.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push stretcher with patient up to 250 lbs.
• Able to read, understand, and write English.
• Computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure equipment is available and ready for procedures.
• Develops and maintains an inventory of equipment with par levels and locations.
• Checks OR schedule to ensure equipment availability.
• Coordinates with Nurse in Charge/Throughput Manager/Operations Manager and Biomed as needed.
• Uses Epic for preference card review and equipment positioning requirements.
• Maintains tracking logs for broken equipment and coordinates repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading & writing English

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Site

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Grade 125

Per diem is required to work a minimum of four shifts per month and each shift is minimum four hours.

Summary

Responsible and accountable for establishing, maintaining, and coordinating the appropriate inventory of equipment utilized by surgical services. The equipment technician works in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge / Throughput manager / Operations Manager/Nursing Director/ Biomed in managing the day-to-day activities as determined by the operating room schedule. The equipment technician functions as a member of the Perioperative Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment while assisting with patient care and directly reports to the Operations Manager. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager (during patient care) to assure all equipment is available/ready for surgical procedures.
• Develops and maintains an inventory of equipment with par levels and location for staff/team reference.
• Checks OR schedule to assure availability of equipment.
• Collaborate with Nurse in Charge/Throughput Manager and Operations Manager as appropriate in resolving conflicts.
• Day/evening before surgery, set up rooms for following day with necessary equipment for the first cases of the next day.
• Able to access Epic for preference card review for equipment and positioning needs.
• Uses effective oral and written communication to foster collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Assists with the day-to-day non-clinical operational issues for perioperative Services. This includes communication with various ancillary services such as Engineering, Biomed, and Telecommunications.
• Communication must be, at all times, professional and effective to enhance a positive working environment.
• Communicates equipment out for repair to team/assures replacement as necessary.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams on new equipment in OR.
• Collaborates with Nurse in Charge, Throughput Manager, Operations Manager and biomed on introducing new equipment in the OR. This includes but is not limited to communication to staff and assisting with/coordination of in-services as appropriate.
• Works with industry representatives as necessary, assuring hospital policy is followed during visits.
• Cares for (set up and breakdown) equipment as appropriate.
• Assists with staff education as appropriate.
• Assists with patient positioning and turning over rooms as appropriate.
• Adheres to hospital mandatory training and testing requirement.
• Participates in activities conducive to safety of patients and team members.
• Monitors and supports use of aseptic technique according to hospital policy.
• Uses interpersonal skill in relationships with other health team members.
• Collaborates with Operations Manager to keep unit regulatory ready, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory guidelines and ability to participate in unit quality standards.
• Maintains tracking logs for broken equipment.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience: 1- 2 years in equipment maintenance or a related field required; Computer experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Able to read, understand, and write English.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. Independently.
• Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs.
• Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer; equipment moves and lifting of heavy objects.
• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other healthcare members.
• Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $18.44 - $27.39/HourlyGrade SF1125

Pay Range $18.44 - $27.39/Hourly

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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