Equipment Coordinator

Specialty Support Assistant – Surgical Services

Help Keep Surgery Moving

Join a collaborative Surgical Services team where your work directly supports safe, efficient patient care. This role is essential to the daily operations of the Operating Room, helping surgical teams stay prepared, organized, and ready for every case. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy teamwork, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Variable start times between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM
• 8-hour shifts
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Limited weekends and holiday coverage
• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment

What You’ll Do

• Support daily Operating Room operations by facilitating efficient case flow and minimizing delays.
• Assist the surgical team in preparing operating rooms and specialty equipment for upcoming procedures.
• Help with room turnovers to ensure cases stay on schedule.
• Stock, organize, and replenish surgical supplies and specialty inventory.
• Assist with the care, cleaning, maintenance, and readiness of specialty equipment, including:
  • Lasers
  • Video towers
  • Microscopes
  • Positioning devices and supplies
• Coordinate equipment utilization based on surgical schedules and ensure resources are available in the appropriate operating rooms.
• Track and manage shared equipment between the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center, including cameras, telescopes, positioning equipment, and surgical instruments.
• Partner with Specialty Nurses to coordinate instrument tray setup and ordering.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing (SPD) to address broken instruments and incomplete trays.
• Maintain special-order supplies and assist with orthopedic inventory management.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to Maintenance or Biomedical Engineering for service and repair.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to supporting exceptional patient care.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and resource coordination.

Why Join Our Team?

Every successful surgery starts with preparation. As a Specialty Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes by ensuring surgical teams have the equipment, supplies, and resources they need to provide outstanding patient care. Your contributions will help create a seamless surgical experience for both patients and staff while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and communication.