Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institut

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, lasers, microscopes, and specialized technology equipment. Assesses employee skill levels and recommends programs for continuing education. Provides leadership for the procurement and disposition activities of all specialized technology within the surgical department.

Essential Functions

• Ensure proper operation of medical video equipment, endoscopic equipment and systems, microscopes, and specialized technology equipment.
• Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions during the surgical procedures to ensure the safety of the patients. Communicates all unresolved equipment issues to Leadership. Provides follow-up on equipment to ensure timeliness of repairs.
• Serves as department laser safety officer ensuring the proper operation of lasers and implementation of all laser safety policies.
• Provides technical leadership and education to clinical staff.
• Coordinates activities relative to repairs, new equipment acquisitions, space plans, equipment modification on various equipmentconfigurations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and related materials; Provides budgeting and recommendations for replacement purchases to leadership.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to technical staff.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in the surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

May be required to work in any Atrium Health facility. Lifts and carries heavy equipment. May work with electrical circuits. Handles delicate and expensive equipment and must be able to read andcomprehend highly technical equipment, operating and repair manuals. Must be ableto effectively communicate with technical staff,students, and physicians. Possible exposure to chemicals, pathogens, and items contaminated with blood and other body fluids.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent work experience required. 3 to 5 years Operating Room experience required. IS and/orBiomed experience preferred. Requires ability to work with electrical circuits. Requires ability to read and comprehend highly technical equipment, operating and repair manuals.