Surgical Equipment Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development programs

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time Medical Equipment Technician to operate and maintain surgical and endoscopic equipment. You will troubleshoot, perform routine calibration, and ensure laser safety compliance while coordinating with Sterile Processing and leadership.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and related education; experience with medical devices is preferred. This role supports a large, nonprofit health system with comprehensive benefits and ongoing

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and related education in the field.
• Experience with surgical or medical equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes and specialized technology equipment.
• Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions and communicates all unresolved malfunctioning equipment issues to Leadership.
• Serves as department laser resource person ensuring the proper operation of lasers and implementation of all laser safety policies.
• Acts as a liaison and resource person with the Sterile Processing Department in appropriate utilization of endoscopic telescope equipment.
• Coordinates activities relative to new equipment implementation, equipment modification, or changes in equipment configurations.
• Coordinates disposition or transfer of capital equipment no longer in service.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in the surgical environment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Laser safety

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical video equipment

Endoscopic equipment

Lasers

Job description

Department

37703 Carolinas Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Essential Functions

• Ensures proper operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes and specialized technology equipment.
• Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions and communicates all unresolved malfunctioning equipment issues to Leadership. Provides follow-up on equipment to ensure timeliness of repairs.
• Serves as department laser resource person ensuring the proper operation of lasers and implementation of all laser safety policies.
• Acts as a liaison and resource person with the Sterile Processing Department in appropriate utilization of endoscopic telescope equipment.
• Coordinates activities relative to new equipment implementation, equipment modification, or changes in equipment configurations.
• Coordinates disposition or transfer of capital equipment no longer in service.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in the surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

May be required to work in any facility. Lifts and carries heavy equipment. May work with electrical circuits. Handles delicate and expensive equipment and must be able to read and comprehend highly technical equipment, operating and repair manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical staff, students and physicians.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Requires High School Diploma or GED with completion of appropriate education in the field relative to the service. Prior knowledge of surgical working environment including surgical sterile fields.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.