Job Summary:

The Surgery Equipment Technician is a member of the Operating Room (OR) patient care team and is accountable to the Surgery Equipment Manager, the Surgery Manager, and the Director of Surgical Services. The position requires that the individual possesses clinical and organizational skills related to patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of urgency and accountability, with a notable pride in self and a drive for excellence. This position must be familiar with inventory, all supply storage, supplies, and related equipment. The tech ensures that certain supplies and items are ready and available for surgery patients. In addition, this tech gathers and confirms that all supply and equipment is always available and in good working condition for all patients.

Performance Expectations:

Items considered essential functions of the job are listed below.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Provides excellent patient and coworker experiences by following the surgical services standards of practice.
• Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
• Collaborates with all OR team members by actively communicating and comprehensively reporting pertinent supply information.
• Uses and troubleshoots Lawson for proper requisitioning of supplies and equipment
• Maintaining supply inventory through computer order entry
• Receipt and distribution of supplies
• Counts par level areas according to schedule and promptly stock supplies
• Receives, delivers, and stocks supplies according to schedule and within established guidelines.
• Responds to and handles emergency supply requests within established guidelines.
• Reviews and maintains all minimum and maximum inventory levels according the schedule daily and places orders appropriately.
• Ensures items have the appropriate date labels and rotates stocks to ensure no items are out of date.
• Ensures all supply chain transactions are done accurately and within the established guidelines.
• Maintains the BIN locations of items in the Materials Management computer system
• Reviewing the inventory for obsolete items
• Coordinates vendors to the Materials Management check-in process
• Maintains the physical inventory count sheets
• Conducts the physical inventory in March and September annually
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, gathers supplies pertinent to that patient’s case, and works areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
• Organizes the workflow, problem-solves, and manages ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
• Uses resources efficiently; monitors expiration dates and does not waste supplies.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies, focusing on continual development as a Technician.
• Able to assist Surgery providers in emergencies by acting as a runner for supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to the OR policies for Attire and Attendance.
• Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve the department’s goals.
• Champions the development and growth of a safety culture.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines.
• Fills in as Anesthesia tech as directed.
• Complies with the Surgical Services Policy.
• Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
• The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited.
• Uses the “We Care” philosophy in daily communication.
• Works assigned shift and responds when called upon for additional or emergency services.
• Required appropriate use of department’s communication app.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

Preferably previous experience in the operating room, intensive care unit, or cardiovascular unit. Preferably previous experience in inventory control, Lawson, MS Word and MS Excel.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• None

Mental Demands:

Demonstrates good judgment in functioning effectively in emergency and high-stress situations.