Navigation Technician

Posted:
9/16/2025, 5:00:52 AM

Location(s):
Columbus, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Job Description Summary:

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.

Responsibilities And Duties:

85%
Procedural Responsibilities1. 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 Support1. 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.
5%
Professional Development1. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

Successful completion of vendor provided education. There are weekend, holiday, and on call responsibilities associate with this position.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main

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