Field AV Installation Technician

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room. As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About the Role

The Field AV Installation Technician plays a critical role in delivering cutting-edge integrated operating room solutions to healthcare facilities across North America. This hands-on field position is responsible for deploying audio-visual, network-based, and software-enabled operating room integration systems within hospital and surgical environments. Working alongside a team of specialists and a Site Lead, you will help build the digital infrastructure that powers modern operating rooms through equipment installation, cabling, system configuration, and testing. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in AV installation, structured cabling, networking, or technical field services who enjoy travel, problem-solving, and supporting technologies that improve patient care.

Location: Remote, field-based role with openings in Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, Detroit, and Orlando.

Travel: Up to 80% travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Travel to hospitals, operating rooms, laboratories, and surgery centers is required.

Schedule: Flexible hours may be required to meet customer and project needs, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

What You'll Do

• Deploy integrated operating room systems by installing, routing, terminating, and managing audio-visual, network, control, and power cabling.
• Configure software, network-connected devices, image capture systems, and supporting technologies that enable advanced operating room functionality.
• Partner with Site Leads and deployment teams to complete installations safely, efficiently, and in accordance with KARL STORZ installation standards, SOPs, and SLAs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, hospital personnel, project teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize mobile technology, computers, and software applications to complete documentation, expense reporting, timesheets, credentialing requirements, and project records.
• Follow hospital protocols, safety requirements, and credentialing standards while working in sensitive healthcare environments.
• Participate in ongoing technical training programs to develop expertise in KARL STORZ OR integration systems, networking technologies, and deployment best practices.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in structured cabling, audio-visual systems, networking, field service, low-voltage installation, medical device deployment, or a related technical field.
• Experience pulling, terminating, and managing cables in commercial, healthcare, or technology environments.
• Ability to use technical tools and equipment, including crimp tools, soldering equipment, voltmeters, and related installation tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel extensively and maintain all required hospital and healthcare credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in hospitals, operating rooms, healthcare construction projects, or Integrated OR environments.
• Basic understanding of fiber optic, CAT5/6, coaxial, copper, and multi-conductor cabling.
• Experience mounting displays, speakers, racks, and other professional AV equipment.
• Familiarity with control systems, network-connected devices, video routing systems, amplifiers, and recording solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, installation drawings, and technical documentation.

What Will Make You Successful

• A strong commitment to customer satisfaction and delivering high-quality installations on time.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility when priorities, schedules, and customer requirements change.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and accept coaching.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing documentation, expenses, equipment, and project deliverables.
• Professionalism in customer-facing environments, particularly within hospitals and surgical facilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality standards, and established business processes.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

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