Surgical Instrument Sharpening Technician

Instrument Sharpening Technician

Job Description:

• Responsible for repairs, maintenance, and calibration of most classes of surgical equipment.
• Performs installations, regular maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on assigned surgical instruments to ensure proper operation and function.
• Performs all assignments in a competent and timely way according to current policies and procedures.
• Monitors service provided by outside instrument sharpening vendors, and accountable for quality control of service provided.
• Establishes equipment baselines, performs inspections and evaluations, interprets test results, and makes recommendations to solve performance deficiencies.
• Installs, repairs, and calibrates most classes of surgical instruments at a component level.
• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections as assigned.
• Uses diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Helps in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Establishes and maintains files of literature for each piece of surgical instrumentation, such as the manufacturers' technical literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including TJC.

Requirements:

• Must have an Associate's Degree in biomedical equipment technology or electronics, or equivalent military training and experience.
• Must have two years of experience in the surgical instrument sharpening industry.
• Candidate resumes must have month and year of start and end dates for each position they have held.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no violations (7-10 years).
• Must pass a criminal background check (7-10 years) and drug screening.
• Must have access to a webcam for face-to-face interviews.
• Candidates must provide a list of all equipment training complete with month/year of training, OEM or school attended, dates attended, and completion date.
• Must provide 3-4 professional references.
• Very important that the candidate verifies that their resume and online application are consistent and accurate to the best of their ability.
• Must have a valid US driver's license and must be able to work in the US without Visa sponsorship.

Professional Development:

• Helps in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains files of literature for each piece of surgical instrumentation to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Additional Information:

This is a smoke/nicotine-free employer. No smoking or vaping allowed on any campus.