Equipment Tech

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

5d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Prepares robotics, lasers, and other equipment used by Faculty and clinical staff in the operating room suite. Ensures equipment is in operating order prior to use, syncs equipment with specified software prior to patient cases, and ensures proper handling by faculty and staff along with facilitating and monitoring for proper cleaning and maintenance. Serves as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all OR equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or other related experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
1 year of Operating Room experience preferred
Working knowledge of medical equipment, computer operations, software integration and medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots equipment-related issues in the OR during patient care and relays pertinent information to the Clinical Staff, nurse leadership, and/or SSOT Supervisor.
Assists staff in facilitating patient flow and contributes to keeping the operating room orderly and clean to ensure a safe work environment.
Assumes primary responsibility for setting up the equipment in the ORs during emergencies, as well as scheduled cases.
Assesses OR equipment for proper function and condition and refers broken items to Clinical Engineering.
Assists staff with running of intraoperative lasers as needed.
Maintains knowledge of changing requirements for certifications and equipment through in-services.
Serves as SME for all new OR capital equipment upgrades and changes, including ultrasounds, beds, electro surgical cautery, etc., for Faculty and staff.
Sets up complex robotics equipment in all areas of the Level I trauma center prior to each procedure to ensure proper utilization during surgical procedures.
Syncs mechanical robotics equipment to software per the specifics of each piece of equipment.
Syncs hospital beds to robotics per specifications of each unique piece of equipment.
Downloads images from CT monitor and transfers to robotics equipment to create 3D mapping for each tumor surgery, specific to the patient.
Matches instrumentation with 3D image for physician navigation.
Sets up stealth navigation system for spine surgery operations.
Syncs equipment to software as appropriate for each procedure.
May be called in for emergency cases on the weekends.