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Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity,
leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will
set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is
welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full
Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 500478 OR Surg Nursing/SMH Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States
of America) Range: UR URCB 206 H Compensation Range: $21.97 - $29.66 The
referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this
job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Prepares
robotics, lasers, and other equipment used by Faculty and clinical staff in the
operating room suite. Ensures equipment is in operating order prior to use,
syncs equipment with specified software prior to patient cases, and ensures
proper handling by faculty and staff along with facilitating and monitoring for
proper cleaning and maintenance. Serves as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for
all OR equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Troubleshoots equipment-related issues in
the OR during patient care and relays pertinent information to the Clinical
Staff, nurse leadership, and/or SSOT Supervisor. Assists staff in facilitating
patient flow and contributes to keeping the operating room orderly and clean to
ensure a safe work environment. Assumes primary responsibility for setting up
the equipment in the ORs during emergencies, as well as scheduled cases.
Assesses OR equipment for proper function and condition and refers broken items
to Clinical Engineering. Assists staff with running of intraoperative lasers as
needed. Maintains knowledge of changing requirements for certifications and
equipment through in-services. Serves as SME for all new OR capital equipment
upgrades and changes, including ultrasounds, beds, electro surgical cautery,
etc., for Faculty and staff. Sets up complex robotics equipment in all areas of
the Level I trauma center prior to each procedure to ensure proper utilization
during surgical procedures. Syncs mechanical robotics equipment to software per
the specifics of each piece of equipment. Syncs hospital beds to robotics per
specifications of each unique piece of equipment. Downloads images from CT
monitor and transfers to robotics equipment to create 3D mapping for each tumor
surgery, specific to the patient. Matches instrumentation with 3D image for
physician navigation. Sets up stealth navigation system for spine surgery
operations. Syncs equipment to software as appropriate for each procedure. May
be called in for emergency cases on the weekends. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related healthcare, advanced
manufacturing, or other related experience required Associate's degree preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience 1 year of Operating Room
experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of
medical equipment, computer operations, software integration and medical
terminology preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering,
cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the
University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever
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Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and
questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that
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inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever
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