Biomedical Equipment Tech - Patient Care & Maintenance

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking an Equipment Tech to support nursing staff by coordinating, cleaning and moving patient care equipment. You will work with clinical staff to ensure equipment availability and communicate PAR levels, while aiding with budget considerations for equipment needs.

Responsibilities include decontamination of pumps, documentation, and collaboration with Biomedical for maintenance and loaner equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• 6-12 months experience with medical equipment.
• Strong organization/time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work with physicians, staff and patients.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate infusion, feeding, and SCD pumps per IFU.
• Track and locate equipment using databases.
• Keep department clean, stocked and maintained during shift.
• Coordinate movement of equipment to support patient care needs.
• Direct equipment movement to other patient care areas as needed.
• Utilize PPE properly and in accordance with USC safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with Biomedical Department for equipment maintenance and loaner devices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with policies and standards.
• Communicate professionally to staff and patients.
• Resolve equipment-related issues and incidents.
• Be on-call/standby as required.
• Keep nursing informed of equipment needs and issues.
• Contribute to annual budget planning for equipment and supplies.
• Act as liaison between nursing and equipment concerns.
• Maintain inventories and dispose of outdated items.
• Provide inventory reports to department/stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking an Equipment Tech to support nursing staff by coordinating, cleaning and moving patient care equipment. You will work with clinical staff to ensure equipment availability and communicate PAR levels, while aiding with budget considerations for equipment needs.

Responsibilities include decontamination of pumps, documentation, and collaboration with Biomedical for maintenance and loaner equipment.