The role of the OR Device Coordinator is critical within the operating room setting, acting as a subject matter expert to assist clinical staff. This individual ensures that all necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are readily available and operational for surgical procedures, thereby promoting an efficient workflow and safe environment for both patients and staff.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Applicants must meet the below IOR to be further considered. Specialized Experience (for positions at: GS-4 and above) Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. OR For GS-7: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (Transcripts Required) Note: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to the specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received that copied verbatim from the announcement will be evaluated and may be reviewed as falsifying your experience or application. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Preferred Experience: Current operating room surgical tech experience. Working knowledge of OR equipment and troubleshooting.
Major duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following duties: Acts as the technical expert for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all specialized surgical equipment and instruments. Collaborates with vendors, surgeons, OR educators, and management to evaluate and implement new surgical products and technologies. Leads the annual inventory audit (EIL) of all OR equipment and computer systems to ensure accuracy and accountability. Oversees quality assurance for all OR equipment-including cameras, scopes, lasers, tables, towers, and monitors-initiating timely work orders for repairs as needed. Maintains clear and consistent communication with OR staff regarding the status of equipment repairs through email updates and communication boards Serves as the primary coordinator for all equipment repair work orders, liaising with Facilities Management Services (FMS), Biomedical Engineering, and OI&T teams. Delivers yearly in-service training sessions to staff and physicians on the proper use and care of medical equipment. Partners with management to identify educational needs and coordinate training on newly acquired equipment and instrumentation. Develops, reviews, and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance and operational efficiency within the OR. Manages the proper use, maintenance, and readiness of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) systems. Monitors all essential equipment to ensure compliance with mandated Biomedical Engineering inspections and verifies that all equipment stickers are current. Maintains medical gas supplies in the tank room, proactively coordinating timely replacement of tanks to avoid shortages. Arranges for yearly inspection of wearable lead protective equipment. Completes routine Environment of Care audits to systematically evaluate the OR environment to ensure it meets established safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. The audit will involve direct observation, visual assessment, and the use of checklists or standardized tools to verify that cleaning procedures, equipment maintenance, and facility conditions align with best practices and institutional policies. Work orders will be placed to aid in resolving open action items. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, flexibility as needed by the service Position Description Title/PD#:Health Technician/OR Device Coordinator/PD06617O Physical requirements: This work is physically demanding, requiring periods of walking, sitting, and regular bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying supplies, and similar activities. Incumbent must have the ability to function under pressure/stress typically associated with daily duties. Incumbent may be required to work, holidays, weekends, or rotating tours intermittently.