Surgical Equipment Technologist

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated professional to support the surgical team by applying and operating specialized equipment and by troubleshooting equipment in the OR and related Surgical Services areas.

Requirements include four years in a hospital setting with two years in an operating room, plus a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days. The role emphasizes safety, education, and equipment coordination with engineering and vendors.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a hospital.
• Two years of experience in an operating room.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper use of equipment after training and knowledge of the surgical environment.
• Troubleshoots failed equipment during critical time in the operating room and other Surgical Services areas.
• In-OR suite equipment used on patients, often during cases.
• Provides education to staff to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance with Clinical Engineering and vendors.

Skills

PC hardware Software

Surgical equipment operation

Troubleshooting medical equipment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in healthcare

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 6:30 AM Shift End Time 2:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Supports surgical team with the application and operation of specialized surgical equipment needs. Provides timely assistance in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of specific operating room equipment and instrumentation. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, meets regulatory requirements, and maintains records.

Experience

• Four years of experience in a hospital
• Two years of experience in an operating room

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a healthcare field or completion of advanced healthcare program
• Experience and training in medical equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification Summary

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in various personal computer hardware/software applications and equipment database programs
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment (Patient use equipment--suction, electrocauter, video/audio equipment, laparoscopy light sources, monitors, DaVinci, etc)

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper use of equipment after appropriate training and knowledge of surgical environment.
• Troubleshoots failed equipment during critical time in operating room and all other Surgical Services areas.
• In-OR suite equipment used on patients, often during case.
• Provides education to staff as needed to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Works closely with leadership team to inventory surgical specialty equipment.
• Participates actively in performance improvement process through identification and resolution of areas of concern.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
• Participates in capital budget process as needed.
• Presents safety and technical information on new and current equipment at staff meetings as needed.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance with Clinical Engineering and vendor as required.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Engineering/Facility Mgmt

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country.

Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.