Navigation Technician - Full-time, Day Shift plus On-Call Requirement

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Job Description

Summary: Successful completion of vendor provided education. There is weekend, holiday, and on call responsibilities associated with this position. Evening shift is from 11am - 7pm The Navigation Technologist is responsible for managing and administering image-guided surgery navigation systems and instrumentation. The primary focus is to support and assist surgeons to correlate intraoperative anatomy with preoperative CT and MRI images. In addition, the position will serve as a support personnel for the clinical service line and daily operational workflow such as patient positioning and room turnover and set up. Responsibilities And Duties: 85% Procedural Responsibilities 1. Responsible for managing and administering image guided surgery navigation systems/instrumentation to support and assist surgeons visually correlate intraoperative anatomy with perioperative CT and MRI scans. 2. Participates in the coordination with physician offices and surgery leadership for the prior day planning for upcoming cases. This includes checking the availability of equipment consoles, instrumentation, and any patient related information or scans required for scheduled cases. Any deficiencies should be identified and corrected to minimize any potential delays in the OR. 3. Assist the OR staff with the setup and clinical operation of navigation technology and any other related navigation components. 4. Accesses patient information and order sets for image needs in the patients’ electronic medical record. Reviews pre-operative image needs and communicates necessary information to the interdisciplinary team. 5. Effectively demonstrates the qualities of OhioHealth’s values and acts as an important member of the team with integrity, leadership, and excellence in his/her daily work. 6. Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and other hospital employees. 7. Must be able to effectively and efficiently work as a team member and utilize his/her time wisely. 8. May perform other departmental functions within the scope of practice, as assigned. 10% Technical and Departmental Support 1. Monitor system performance of surgical devices in use and will identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise quickly in the OR on an as needed basis. They will be expected to coordinate necessary repair issues to appropriate service personnel. 2. Serves as a resource for the OR staff and monitors compliance with safety practices. 3. Ensures that equipment is clean and ready for use each day. After each case the equipment is cleaned and returned to the appropriate storage areas and prepared for next day use. 4. Assists in providing timely and efficient room/case turnover by gathering, checking, organizing dispensing and/or processing equipment, gas cylinders, supplies and instruments; open sterile supplies and instruments. Precepts new O.R. Assistances as needed. Assists with OR readiness through patient transportation, positioning and room preparation, positions patients for procedure. May perform senior ORA and anesthesia tech duties as directed. 5% Professional Development 1. Attends education sessions and as required to stay current with technological advances. Is self-directed in identifying learning needs and pursing opportunities which then serve to meet those needs. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required) Additional

Job Description

Successful completion of vendor provided education. There are weekend, holiday, and on call responsibilities associated with this position. Evening shift is from 11am - 7pm Work Shift: Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Surgery Main Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work." Apply now and work together with us to improve the health of those we serve.