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SalaryEquipment Technician / 20 hour Weekends Rotation
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GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT
Responsible and accountable for establishing, maintaining, and coordinating appropriate inventory of equipment utilized by surgical services. The Equipment Technician works in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge / Flow manager / Nursing Director in managing the day-to-day activities as determined by the operating room schedule. The Equipment Technician functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment while assisting with patient care functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. This position reports directly to the Operating Room Supervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with the surgical team, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (during patient care) to assure all equipment is available/ready for surgical procedures.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of service specific equipment with par levels and location for staff/team reference.
- Check OR schedule to assure availability of equipment. Collaborate with NIC / Flow Manager as appropriate in resolving conflicts.
- Day/evening before surgery, set up rooms for following day with necessary supplies and equipment for the first cases of the next day.
- Able to access Epic for preference card review for equipment and positioning needs.
- Maintains successful internal relationships and communication with ancillary departments to facilitate the OR schedule.
- 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, Telecommunications and OR CSS. Communication must be, at all times, professional and effective to enhance a positive working environment.
- Uses interpersonal skill in relationships, develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with OR CSS, Instrument Room, Biomedical Engineering, and OR staff as appropriate.
- Communicates equipment out for repair to team/assures replacement as necessary.
- Collaborates with multi disciplinary teams on new equipment in OR.
- Collaborates with NIC / ORCSS / biomedical engineering 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.
- Assist nursing staff (after completion of proper training and competencies) either by advising or running specialty equipment at the discretion of the NIC / Flow manager / Directors.
- Works with the surgical team under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (NIC / Flow Manger / Directors) to provide perioperative patient care as appropriate.
- Cares for (set up and breakdown) equipment as appropriate.
- Assists with staff education as appropriate.
- Assists with patient positioning as appropriate.
- Collaborates with supervisor to identify and meet learning needs.
- Adheres to the Department of Nursing annual training requirements.
- 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.
- Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with OR supply area, Instrument Room, Equipment Engineering, and OR staff as appropriate.
- Collaborates with Supervisor to keep unit regulatory ready, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory guidelines and ability to participate in unit quality standards.
- Participates in the ACT program (data downloads / quality testing / tracking supplies).
- Maintains tracking logs for broken equipment Performs other duties with in their scope of practice as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three years of operating room experience required or equivalent experience
- Computer experience preferred
- Able to read, understand and write English
- Successful completion of Hospital Orientation
- Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Must be able to lift 40lbs. 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 health care 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).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works in a patient care area where there is a potential exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials.
- Work is underground.
- Ability to move equipment throughout the operating room.
- Lifting and pushing of equipment required.
- Flexibility of work hours.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.
