OR Equipment Tech

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking an OR Equipment Technician who performs technical duties to support invasive surgical procedures, ensures aseptic technique, and assists with turnover under the surgical team.

This role requires 1–2 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of aseptic techniques. You will help prepare instruments, carts, and equipment, monitor safety, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and knowledge of aseptic technique required.
• 1-2 years related experience required.
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-operative preparations and turnover under the direction of the surgical team.
• Prepare instruments, surgical carts, supplies, and equipment; assist in setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas.
• Actively monitor aseptic technique to prevent breaches.
• Support perioperative team by providing patient comfort and privacy.
• Ensure complete hand-off during shift changes and assist with CPR when indicated.
• Assist with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and environment; manage linen and supplies.
• Serve as a technical resource on minimally invasive equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in equipment cleaning per infection control standards and aseptic technique.
• Transport patients during discharges and transfers; assist perioperative team with specimens and supplies as needed.
• Review inventory reports for accuracy and take action to resolve issues.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report problems promptly.
• Check and inspect equipment daily and troubleshoot as needed.
• Order and restock supplies to maintain par levels and restock patient rooms.
• Open sterile supplies using aseptic technique and break down contaminated fields as directed.
• Perform pre-clean and transports for fiber optic scopes.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and safety teams.
• Represent department and hospital in community outreach and committees.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and service improvement teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening

Organizational skills

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Independence

Following instructions

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Under the supervision of registered nurse performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and assisting with invasive surgical procedures and turnover. Interprets the surgical schedule and implements individualized care plans based on the related needs of the patient. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.
• Assists the nursing staff/provider with pre-operative preparations as directed. Prepares instruments surgical carts supplies and other equipment; assists in the basic setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas to expedite turnover under the direction of the surgical team.
• Actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Assists perioperative team with provision of comfort and support for preoperative patients. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
• Ensures complete hand-off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand-off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists with CPR when indicated.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels checking bed-side rails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed.
• Functions as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information related to minimally invasive equipment and instrumentation.
• Participates in the equipment cleaning in accordance to infection control procedures/standards and aseptic techniques when applicable in the perioperative areas. Actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges and transfers. Provides support services to perioperative team such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as needed.
• Reviews inventory system reports for accuracy and completeness. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues identified.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Check and inspect equipment daily such as monitors booms pumps insufflators printers and lights. Provide immediate trouble shooting of surgical equipment.
• Orders necessary supplies to maintain par levels etc. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Checks sterile supplies for sterility integrity where applicable. Restocks supplies in patient rooms.
• Opens sterile supplies using aseptic technique; breaks down contaminated field as directed by perioperative team.
• Performs pre-clean and transports fiber optic scopes.
• Attends staff meetings committees ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality safety and service improvement teams. Represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality safety and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• knowledge of aseptic technique required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years related experience required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) preferred and
• Successful completion of department specific training for OR Equipment Technicians required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills strong listening skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write with basic knowledge of math.
• Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
• Able to work quickly accurately and independent with little or no direction.
• Reliable and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Able to work under stress and remain calm in emergency situations.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.