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Overview
Equipment Technician Operating Room
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a communityowned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Healths and West Knoxvilles premier medical facility and a topperforming heart hospital offering our patients worldclass treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the areas leading cardiac services Parkwest has been nationally recognized for awardwinning care throughout our facility. For 202021 Parkwest received recognition fromU.S. News & World Reportas one of the Top 10 hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located inEast Tennesseeis the third largest in the state wellknown for itsproximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parkand is the home of the University of Tennessee.Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture seasonal festivals topnotch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. Its a perfect blend of bigcity amenities and Southern charm.
Operating Room:
Parkwest Surgery is a growing cutting edge facility. The latest expansion will total 30 surgery suites. Specialties include orthopedics cardiovascular robotics gyn and urology services. Parkwest surgery is a fast paced exciting environment. We encourage our staff through educational opportunities such as specializing in a particular service or advancing their practice. Parkwest surgery and leadership also offers students the ability to receive clinical hours for surgical scrub techs nurses physicians assistants and medical students.
Position Summary:
Provides supportive paranursing functions in OR SPD and PACU which includes the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized for surgical procedures. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation maintenance and calibration of surgical equipment.
Recruiter: Jason Shubert
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of sterile field.
- Illustrates proper technique for transporting and positioning patients safely.
- Displays understanding of proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrate special or bed positions.
- Coordinates the anticipated equipment needs for surgical cases.
- Demonstrates a high understanding of surgery equipment radiology equipment and IT systems.
- Maintains cleans and stocks scrub areas to include sterilizers.
- Coordinates equipment supplies inventory anticipating future needs.
- Functions as a liaison with vendors and manufactures to coordinate equipment repairs.
- Operates laser for surgical procedures when needed.
- Demonstrates understanding of safety measures when using laser.
- Problem solves and assists with the coordination of laser/video equipment.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of surgery or related experience
Licensure Requirement:
None
Employment Type
Full-Time
