Job Summary
This position requires a candidate to have knowledge of video and audio signals specific to robotic and
endoscopic surgical equipment, understanding of Windows operating systems and expertise in interfacing
various operating room equipment with different industry platforms. Salient aspects of the job include training
OR staff in the use of robotic surgical equipment, facilitating the transition to the use of next generation
operating room technology as new devices arrive or upgrades occur, providing on-site and after hour's
technical support for the OR staff regarding robotic cases and trouble-shooting technical problems with robotic
equipment.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
This position is designed to be someone who is a System and System applications expert, with a high degree
of knowledge and skill on the daVinci Surgical system. This individual will facilitate surgical robotic
understanding, so that the surgical team (surgeons, nurse and OR technicians) will be increasingly enabled to
focus more on surgical application and technique and less on the robot in the room. Candidate must have an
advanced understanding of using surgical robotics as well as proficiency in robotic terminology, use of
robotics in clinical applications. The Biomedical Engineering Technician must also be able to train other
members of the surgical team on use of surgical robotics, thereby fostering a universal comfort with this
technology in the hospital.
A candidate for this job must be an effective teacher and communicator, providing OR staff with easily
digestible lessons regarding robotic equipment, with the goal of creating autonomous OR staff and providing
efficient operating room flow by avoiding technical delays. This includes effective interaction and
communication with the nurses, physicians and OR technicians across a wide variety of surgical specialties.
The position also requires efficient multi-tasking and triaging, as the candidate is required to perform all of
these tasks in three facilities: CVC OR, Mott OR and UH OR, although the primary focus will be the UH-OR.
Other responsibilities include setup and facilitation of equipment use during the robotic training on inanimate
and animate models, coordinating the repair and ordering of equipment and supplies as needed for
maintenance and upkeep of robotic equipment.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- College level coursework in computer science, engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of video and audio signals specific to robotic and endoscopic surgical equipment.
- Understanding of Windows operating systems.
- Expertise in interfacing various operating room equipment with different industry platforms.
- Good interpersonal skills, a team-oriented attitude, patience, availability, a service minded orientation, and ability to work independently and effectively multi-task.
- Effective teacher and communicator skills.
- Understanding of laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment.
- Efficient at multi-tasking and triaging.
Desired Qualifications*
- Expert knowledge of System and System applications, with a high degree of knowledge and skill on the da Vinci Surgical system.
- Advanced understanding of using surgical robotics as well as proficiency in robotic terminology, use of robotics in clinical applications and detailed operation of robotics in surgery which would also include an ability to serve as a bedside assistant during actual cases.
- Bachelor's degree.
Work Schedule
40 hours, 8 hours varied shifts.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.