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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Operating Room Equipment Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeJamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One to two years of experience in equipment maintenance or a related field is required.
  • The employee must be able to read, understand, and write English.
  • The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.
  • The employee must be able to push a stretcher independently with a patient weighing up to 250 pounds.
  • The employee must know proper body mechanics when assisting with patient transfers, moving equipment, and lifting heavy objects.
  • The employee must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other healthcare team members.
  • The employee must remain alert and attentive to the operating room schedule to meet tight deadlines for following cases.
  • The employee must be able to stand for up to six hours.
  • The employee must adhere to the hospital's I C.A.R.E. Standards and mandatory training and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the surgical team under the Operations Manager's direct supervision during patient care to ensure equipment is available and ready for surgical procedures.
  • Develop and maintain an equipment inventory, including par levels and locations, for staff and team reference.
  • Check the operating room schedule to ensure equipment availability and collaborate with the Nurse in Charge, Throughput Manager, and Operations Manager to resolve conflicts as appropriate.
  • Set up rooms the day or evening before surgery with the equipment needed for the following day's first cases.
  • Access Epic to review preference cards for equipment and positioning needs.
  • Assist with day-to-day non-clinical operational issues for Perioperative Services, communicating professionally and effectively with ancillary services such as Engineering, Biomed, and Telecommunications.
  • Communicate when equipment is out for repair and ensure replacement equipment is provided as necessary.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, the Nurse in Charge, the Throughput Manager, the Operations Manager, and Biomed on introducing new equipment in the operating room, including communicating with staff and coordinating in-services as appropriate.
  • Work with industry representatives as needed while ensuring hospital policy is followed during visits.
  • Set up and break down equipment as appropriate.
  • Assist with staff education as appropriate.
  • Assist with patient positioning and room turnover as appropriate.
  • Participate in activities that promote the safety of patients and team members.
  • Monitor and support the use of aseptic technique according to hospital policy.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to keep the unit regulatory-ready, demonstrate knowledge of regulatory guidelines, and participate in unit quality standards.
  • Maintain tracking logs for broken equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Computer experience is preferred.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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