Equipment Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Equipment Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) page is loaded Equipment Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) Apply locations Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ20146205 As an integral part of the department, the Equipment Technician supports the clinical staff on a daily basis by cleaning, maintaining and/or coordinating the movement of the equipment for the patient care needs. This individual will work closely with the Department clinical staff and management to ensure the daily availability of this related equipment and provide the necessary communication regarding the status of equipment and/or PAR levels. Through collaboration with the clinical staff and leadership, this individual with coordinate the movement of equipment to facilitate the daily schedule needs. Provides input into both operating and capital budgetary needs for equipment needs and insuring the general effectiveness of the department medical equipment.

As an integral part of the operating room staff, the Equipment Technician supports the operating room staff on a daily basis by maintaining and coordinating the movement of the equipment for each surgical procedure throughout the day. This individual will work closely with the Biomedical Department to insure the daily availability of this surgical related equipment and provide the necessary communication regarding the status of equipment, when out for repair. Through collaboration with the Clinical Coordinators and Supervisors this individual with coordinate the movement of equipment to facilitate the daily schedule and provide support the clinical staff. The Equipment Technician will assist the Clinical Educator of the operating room by providing equipment specific training to the operating room staff through in-services and one-on-one training. Provides input into both operating and capital budgetary needs for equipment needs and insuring the general effectiveness of the operating room equipment.

Essential Duties:

Through vendor training demonstrates current knowledge of specific equipment associated with surgical procedures and applies that knowledge in the preparation for its use.

The Technician- Operating room Equipment is responsible for teaching members of the operating room staff principles of specific equipment and its set-up for surgical procedures.

Provides daily maintenance and provides daily organization of equipment in the operating room.

Through collaboration with the OR Supervisor and the Clinical Coordinators facilitates the daily movement of equipment for surgical procedures.

At times directs the movement of equipment through the use of other ancillary operating room staff.

Performs operating room checks to insure the equipment set-up of the equipment is complete and in line with the Clinical Coordinator’s case outline.

Works closely with the Media Specialists to insure proper equipment arrangements in the operating rooms for specific procedures.

Works closely with the Biomedical Department to insure the necessary equipment is in working order and when repairs are needed arranges for loaner equipment to be provided, as well as communicates these issues to the operating room management and staff.

Follows policies, Title 22 and The Joint Commission Standards.

Provides for orientation, training and continuing education of ancillary staff and provides a general education to all RN an STs in the use of designated equipment used in the operating room.

Assists in resolving conflicts with equipment issues.

Assists in updating preference cards requiring equipment to prevent conflicts through Cerner/Surginet system.

Keeps operating room staff up to date on current issues related to equipment needs in specific specialties.

Assists with annual budget related to equipment, supplies and capital requirements. Makes recommendations that enhance resources utilization within the department.

Acts as liaison between nursing, anesthesia, operating room Technicians, surgeons and all other ancillary services regarding any equipment related issues.

Maintains supplies and equipment on a continuous basis. This is inclusive of any at par levels, organized, cleaned and outdates disposed of.

Participates actively in PI activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Req High school or equivalent

Req 2 - 3 years Experience working in surgery field and with surgical equipment.

Req Organization/time management skills.

Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Req Demonstrated ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pref Associate's degree Degree in a related field.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 - $30.97. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the  Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring  ordinance . We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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