Job Description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

6:30 AM

Shift End Time

3:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Supports surgical team with the application and operation of specialized surgical equipment needs. Provides timely assistance in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of specific operating room equipment and instrumentation. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, meets regulatory requirements, and maintains records.

Experience

• Four years of experience in a hospital
• Two years of experience in an operating room

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a healthcare field or completion of advanced healthcare program
• Experience and training in medical equipment repair

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in various personal computer hardware/software applications and equipment database programs
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment
• Demonstrates safe operation and troubleshooting for advanced surgical services medical equipment (Patient use equipment--suction, electrocauter, video/audio equipment, laparoscopy light sources, monitors, DaVinci, etc)

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper use of equipment after appropriate training and knowledge of surgical environment.
• Troubleshoots failed equipment during critical time in operating room and all other Surgical Services areas. In-OR suite equipment used on patients, often during case.
• Provides education to staff as needed to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Works closely with leadership team to inventory surgical specialty equipment.
• Participates actively in performance improvement process through identification and resolution of areas of concern.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring work environment to ensure continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
• Participates in capital budget process as needed.
• Presents safety and technical information on new and current equipment at staff meetings as needed.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance with Clinical Engineering and vendor as required.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt