Or Equipment Tech

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks an OR Equipment Technician to assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. The role supports the nurse team and applies growth and development principles to tailor care based on age-related patient needs.

The position requires CPR certification, a high school diploma or GED, and strong computer skills including Epic, Microsoft Office, and Health Stream, enabling efficient room readiness and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of registered nurse, prepares operating rooms for surgery.
• Applies the principles of growth and development when assessing and interpreting patient information, and planning and implementing individualized care based on age-related needs.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Epic

Microsoft Outlook

Health Stream

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Following instructions

Asepsis & sterile technique

Infection prevention

Positioning & body alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Health Stream

Job description

• Under supervision of registered nurse, performs duties related to preparing operating rooms for surgery. The OR Equipment Technician applies the principles of growth and development when assessing and interpreting patient information, and planning and implementing individualized care based on the age-related needs of the adolescent, adult, geriatric patient and their families.
  

Job Requirements

• Under supervision of registered nurse, performs duties related to preparing operating rooms for surgery. The OR Equipment Technician applies the principles of growth and development when assessing and interpreting patient information, and planning and implementing individualized care based on the age-related needs of the adolescent, adult, geriatric patient and their families.
  

Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED


• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  

Certification/ Licensure / Registration

• CPR Certification
  

Experience And Skills

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:


• Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel


• Epic


• Microsoft Outlook


• Health Stream


• Strong verbal communication skills, strong listening skills, excellent organizational skills.


• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees


• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions


• Asepsis and sterile technique


• Infection prevention


• Positioning and body alignment technique
  

Physical Requirements And Physical Demands

• Must possess a sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position may be fully met.


• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend or lift intermittently throughout the work day.


• May need to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when needed.


• May be required to physically walk throughout the institution and/or ancillary buildings to conduct the duties of the position.


• Balancing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)