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Equipment Tech

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
90 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
Troubleshooting equipment used in the perioperative environment to support safe, efficient surgical care. Ensures specialty equipment is available, functional, and ready for surgical staff regarding equipment use and operation. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Oversee and coordinate the organization, transport, setup, and distribution of equipment in the perioperative environment. Review the daily OR schedule and anticipate equipment needs for scheduled procedures, ensuring specialty equipment is available and operational in the correct room at the correct time. Assist with the movement, positioning, docking, and retrieval of surgical equipment, including specialty and vendorsupported equipment. Perform preuse safety and functionality checks on equipment and report, remove, or escalate malfunctioning equipment as appropriate. Provide basic troubleshooting and operational support to nursing and surgical staff for equipment used during procedures. Coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, and returntoservice with Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, vendors, and other support departments as needed. Maintain equipment storage areas in an organized, clean, and ready state to support efficient OR workflow. Assist with room setup and turnover as related to equipment needs, ensuring timely availability for subsequent cases. Ensure compliance with hospital policy, manufacturer recommendations, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements related to equipment handling and use. Collaborate effectively with registered nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, sterile processing, supply chain, and Biomedical Engineering to support safe perioperative operations. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience 0-1 years customer service experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of perioperative equipment, including the transport, setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of equipment used in the operating room. Knowledge of safe equipment handling practices, including proper cleaning processes, storage, and readiness standards in accordance with hospital policy, manufacturer guidelines, and infection prevention requirements. Ability to identify malfunctioning equipment, remove it from service as appropriate, and coordinate repair or follow-up with Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or vendors. Understanding of and commitment to safety standards, including OSHA regulations, safe patient care environment practices, and blood-borne pathogen precautions as applicable to the perioperative setting. Knowledge of and ability to use Windows-based applications such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, equipment tracking, and materials management software. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.