OR Equipment Tech
Mass General Brigham · Jamaica Plain-MA
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- PayStated
- $19.31–$28.69 an hourAbout $40,165–$59,675 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Part time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- evening, rotating
Day/evening before surgery, set up rooms for following day with necessary
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High school diploma or equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Equipment maintenance or related field experiencerequired
1-2 years in equipment maintenance or a related field required
from the posting - English reading, understanding, and writingrequired
Able to read, understand, and write English
from the posting - Lifting 50 lbs independentlyrequired
Must be able to lift 50lbs. Independently
from the posting - Interpersonal skillsrequired
Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively
from the posting - Standing for extended periodsrequired
Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours)
from the posting - Body mechanics awarenessrequired
Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer
from the posting - Computer experiencepreferred
Computer experience preferred
from the posting - Epicimplied
Able to access Epic for preference card review
from the posting - Patient positioning assistanceimplied
Assists with patient positioning and turning over rooms
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Grade 3Per diem is required to work a minimum of four shifts per month and each shift is minimum four hours.
Summary: Responsible and accountable for establishing, maintaining, and coordinating the appropriate inventory of equipment utilized by surgical services. The equipment technician works in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge / Throughput manager / Operations Manager/Nursing Director/ Biomed in managing the day-to-day activities as determined by the operating room schedule. The equipment technician functions as a member of the Perioperative Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment while assisting with patient care and directly reports to the Operations Manager.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager (during patient care) to assure all equipment is available/ready for surgical procedures.
Develops and maintains an inventory of equipment with par levels and location for staff/team reference.
Checks OR schedule to assure availability of equipment. Collaborate with Nurse in Charge/Throughput Manager and Operations Manager as appropriate in resolving conflicts.
Day/evening before surgery, set up rooms for following day with necessary equipment for the first cases of the next day.
Able to access Epic for preference card review for equipment and positioning needs.
Uses effective oral and written communication to foster collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect.
Assists with the day-to-day non-clinical operational issues for perioperative Services. This includes communication with various ancillary services such as Engineering, Biomed, and Telecommunications. Communication must be, at all times, professional and effective to enhance a positive working environment.
Communicates equipment out for repair to team/assures replacement as necessary.
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams on new equipment in OR.
Collaborates with Nurse in Charge, Throughput Manager, Operations Manager and biomed on introducing new equipment in the OR. This includes but is not limited to communication to staff and assisting with/coordination of in-services as appropriate.
Works with industry representatives as necessary, assuring hospital policy is followed during visits.
Cares for (set up and breakdown) equipment as appropriate.
Assists with staff education as appropriate.
Assists with patient positioning and turning over rooms as appropriate.
Adheres to hospital mandatory training and testing requirement.
Participates in activities conducive to safety of patients and team members.
Monitors and supports use of aseptic technique according to hospital policy.
Uses interpersonal skill in relationships with other health team members.
Collaborates with Operations Manager to keep unit regulatory ready, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory guidelines and ability to participate in unit quality standards.
Maintains tracking logs for broken equipment.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience: 1-2 years in equipment maintenance or a related field required; Computer experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Able to read, understand, and write English.
Must be able to lift 50lbs. Independently.
Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs.
Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer; equipment moves and lifting of heavy objects.
Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other healthcare members.
Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.31 - $28.69/Hourly
Grade
SF1003
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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