Surgical Media Specialist

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Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.

For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings. 

The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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The OR Surgical Media Specialist is responsible for providing advanced technical support for surgical procedures involving OR integration systems, and video capture.  The role requires a comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues.  The Media Specialist works collaboratively with Perioperative Nurse and Operating Room technician to provide support and assistance with microscopes, endoscopes, light sources and video/recording systems.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares for video cases by ensuring all necessary equipment is functioning optimally and readily available; performs advanced troubleshooting for OR integration systems, and all surgical video capture cases.
• Plans and organizes audio-visual and other technical equipment and supplies for assigned cases for maximum efficiency and most cost effective utilization.  
• Performs preventive maintenance, and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• Makes sure media assets are easily accessible to surgeons, residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals for training, research, and patient education purposes.
• Assists and educates new staff to OR Integration Systems, endoscopic equipment, and what equipment is utilized during specific cases such as scopes, scope size, and cameras for video capture.
• Opens sterile supplies utilizing sterile technique.  Sterilizes appropriate camera, scope, and cables as needed.  Prepares and sets up case carts.
• Responsible for all OR equipment repairs, partners with Biomed, places work orders, works directly with vendors for troubleshooting of issues, and follows through on loaner equipment and return of repaired equipment.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. 

Experience:

Knowledge of sterile technique, video equipment setup or laser principles or One (1) year OR experience (equivalent medical experience would be considered) 

Education:

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Licensure:

Current American Heart Association BLS