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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters · 4 days ago

Equipment Specialist

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking an Equipment Specialist responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of equipment used in patient care. This role involves collaborating with departmental partners to assess equipment needs and providing clinical surgical support by managing and operating surgical equipment.

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Responsibilities

Provides clinical surgical support by managing and operating all relevant surgical equipment

Ensures functionality, cleanliness and readiness of all department equipment and supplies

Analyzes and resolves both routine and complex equipment issues using independent judgment and technical expertise

Anticipates and prepares necessary devices and instruments for surgical procedures based on surgeon and staff needs

Performs inspections, installations, and maintenance of perioperative medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU)

Assists with evaluations, trials, and implementation of new surgical equipment and technologies

Educates and supports physicians and Operating Room (OR) personnel on the use and features of both new and existing surgical products

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, OR staff, Sterile Processing, Biomedical Engineering, and other support departments

Maintains accurate documentation of service activities, equipment usage, and maintenance logs

Provides assistance to department leadership on equipment needs, repairs and related costs through collaboration with Biomedical technicians and industry vendors

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical equipment managementEquipment maintenanceTechnical expertiseBiomedical backgroundAnalytical skillsMS Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsTime managementAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2 years of procurement or related work experience in a surgical setting or healthcare facility

Previous experience in maintaining, cleaning, and storage of equipment in a fast-paced environment necessary

Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to manage time effectively and document work appropriately

Possess good attention to detail and has the ability to disassemble/reassemble equipment for repairs and maintenance

Be able to accurately interpret and follow manufacturer service documentation and perform the required service tasks

Possess good analytical skills and has the ability to properly utilize test instrumentation for troubleshooting and fault isolation

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite

Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility in order to assist in the planning and implementation of department procurement services

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Associate's Degree preferred

Biomedical background preferred

Two years of technical/electronics training

Prior experience with military technical/electronics experience

Company

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

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Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter’s (CHKD) Health System operates Virginia’s only freestanding, full-service children’s hospital and its pediatric practices, multi-service health centers, and urgent cares throughout southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

Founded in 1961

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees