About the role
The Equipment Technician will disinfect, process, store and stock equipment and supplies for use in patient care areas, utilizing established infection
control practices. The Technician is responsible to adjust and store equipment according to need. The Equipment Technician will remove, disinfect, and replace soiled equipment and supplies to be disinfected and/or repaired. The Equipment Technician will also maintain the stock, appearance, and cleanliness of all assigned equipment per manufacturer 's instructions and in alignment with established infection control procedures.
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Education%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Work Experience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year Experience, acquired via working in a hospital setting. Would like candidate to have experience with infection control procedures, biomedical equipment, and medical applications or Respiratory Care background preferred. (Preferred)%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Skills/Knowledge%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ELevel of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through the completion of 4 years of High School.%3Cbr%3EAbility to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.%3Cbr%3EMust have basic computer skills and the ability to log in to a Windows based PC.%3Cbr%3EMust have physical ability to move, lift and carry equipment/gas cylinders, in addition, stamina to endure frequently long periods of standing and walking.%3Cbr%3EAble to lift and move equipment and supplies%26gt; 50 lbs, reaching and stooping as required.%3Cbr%3EInterpersonal skills are a necessary in order to interact%3Cbr%3Ecourteously with department staff members and other hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.%3Cbr%3EMust possess the ability to disassemble, wash and reassemble moderately complex equipment.%3Cbr%3EDemonstrate the ability to correctly order supplies and provide equipment so that patient care is not interrupted, or affected.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunctional Accountabilities%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EProcessing Equipment%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EGather contaminated equipment/supplies from various locations and return them to the department, in timely manner.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EFollow all infection control procedures to ensure all equipment is cleaned reassembled appropriately for safe use by patients and staff, include incubators, radiant warmers and other equipment as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EStock all assigned areas with appropriate equipment/supplies (may include managing par level and exchanging empty gas cylinders for full as needed).%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ENotify appropriate personnel when supplies or equipment are needed; order equipment from warehouse, send to/retrieve fixed equipment from Biomed for disinfection, etc., as needed in conjunction with manager .%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EStore items in an organized manner such that they can be accessed by unit and departmental clinical staff when needed for patient use.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDocumentation and Computer Skills%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDocument the need for equipment, supplies, and turn information over to appropriate personnel in order to maintain levels as needed in thedepartment and other RCS equipment areas.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECommunication%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMay communicate with suppliers’ representatives, when necessary, under the direction of the manager .%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EParticipation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EEmployee will participate in 80% of department staff meetings and in-services.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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