Perioperative Navigation Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navigation Technician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will manage and administer image-guided surgery navigation systems and instrumentation, supporting surgeons to correlate intraoperative anatomy with preoperative images. The role requires coordination, operation, and maintenance of navigation equipment in the OR and Perioperative locations, and will support daily workflow.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One-year relevant clinical experience required.
• Previous experience in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• Background check is mandatory; drug screen/physical may be required after offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer image-guided surgery navigation systems/instrumentation.
• Coordinate, operate, and maintain navigation equipment in the OR and Perioperative locations.
• Support clinical service line and daily operational workflow.

Skills

Image-guided navigation systems

Surgical instrumentation

OR coordination

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The Perioperative Services division encompasses navigation equipment located in all University Hospital’s and The James Cancer Hospital.

The Navigation Technician is responsible for managing and administering image-guided surgery navigation systems/instrumentation. The primary focus is to support and assist surgeons to correlate intraoperative anatomy with preoperative CT and MRI images. Responsible for the coordination, operation, and maintenance of all navigation equipment in the OR and Periop locations within the Medical Center. In addition, the position will serve as support personnel for the clinical service line and daily operational workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED certificate required. Previous experience in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred. One-year relevant clinical experience in healthcare is required. Meets mandatory education required to stay current with technological advances and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.