Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:2003510 ANESTH MONITOR TECHS - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:Essentia Health is seeking an Operating Room Equipment Technician to serve with the anesthesia department at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This employee works 32 hours weekly on day shifts. Schedules are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Every fourth weekend on-call is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a cooler environment, as this work occurs in the operating room. Surgery is fast-paced and you will be part of a small, close-knit team, so it is essential that you work well with others.

Education Qualifications:Associate degree in health sciences, computers, or a related field is preferred.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

The Operating Room Equipment Technician provides technical support for the operating room by setting up and operating specialty equipment, developing training programs for surgical staff, assuring availably of appropriate equipment for daily surgical schedule, and problem-solving as needed. Provides input to leadership in planning for an implementing new technology. Key responsibilities include:

Supports surgical staff by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting equipment as needed

Provides input and makes recommendations to leadership on new equipment purchases

Monitors maintenance, prevention, and repairs with Biomedical Services Department

Coordinates with surgical scheduling to ensure appropriate equipment is available and alerts nurse manager of potential conflicts

Works with nursing leadership to introduce new technologies by evaluating and planning the interface with surgical environment, training staff, developing protocols, visual and written tools and guides for equipment use that are readily accessible and user friendly

Collaborates with leadership to develop new instrument sets, disposables, tools, etc. associated with participates in cost-containment activities, including frequency of use of equipment and value to department assessments

Interfaces with vendors and company representatives to learn new equipment requirements and develop training programs

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accountsDental and Vision insurancesSupplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnityPaid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insuranceSupplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insuranceTuition ReimbursementPTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per yearPaid parental leave after one yearAdoption assistance after one yearBereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

Take Charge (employee wellness program)Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)Employee discount program401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:1 year of experience working within the operating room is required; 5+ years of experience is preferred.Familiarity with OR technology as applied to patient care is required.Completion of Essentia's image guided surgical systems training is required within 6 months of hire.

FTE:0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:6a / 7a / 10a

Shift End Time:2:30p / 3:30p / 6:30p

Weekends:Every 4th on-call

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:Yes

Union:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$21.12 - $31.39

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.