Hackensack Meridian Health · 7 hours ago
Equipment Tech, Operating Room - Full Time - Day
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.33/hr - $19.33/hr
0+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Operating Room Equipment Technician is responsible for the operations of equipment in the operating room prior to and during surgery, ensuring proper allocation and functioning of equipment for efficient surgical processes.
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Responsibilities
Functions as OR Equipment Technician
Interacts with nurses and medical staff to resolve technical problems encountered during surgery
Test six makes or models of microscopes for safety and integrity prior to patient use and modifies diopter for specific surgical cases
Performs preoperative quality control check on YAG, Argon, Candela and COS Lasers
Performs daily pressure checks on oxygen and nitrogen hospital grade gas cylinders
Executes daily maintenance and testing of operative video systems
Acts as liaison with Bio Med and Maintenance Department: a. Delivers and picks up equipment promptly. b. Completes requisition order appropriately. c. Monitors what equipment is out for repair and follows through d. Makes simple repairs as needed
Follows O.R. Policy on sterile technique when functioning in the Operating Room during surgical procedures
Clean, organizes and maintains equipment in storage area and Ors and restock laparoscopy carts
Coordinates delivery of equipment and supplies to the OR
Functions as Operating Room Transport Aide a. Picks up pre-operative patients from inpatient units. b. Verifies time for pick up with main desk. c. Verifies patient name and location with main desk. d. Verifies patient ID with floor nurse. e. Follows OR policy and assisting patient onto stretcher with assistance of floor nurse. f. Treats patients with dignity and respect while transporting g. Assures patient's privacy
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Preferred
Minimum of 6 months hospital experience
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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