Central Equipment Tech

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Equipment Technician for the night shift to manage delivery, tracking and records of patient care equipment across hospital campuses. You will ensure availability, sanitation, distribution and par levels while documenting requests and coordinating with care areas.

The role requires 6 months in equipment sanitization or related areas, strong computer skills, and excellent organization and communication to support after-hours operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience in equipment sanitization, equipment distribution, inventory management, or stocking.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, tracks and assigns all patient equipment and maintains records as equipment is distributed throughout the hospital areas.
• Manages the receipt and logging of equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors calls related to service requests.
• Monitors the activity of issued patient equipment to ensure accuracy of equipment assignments.
• Ensures equipment inventory meets the par levels required by hospital departments and re-supplies patient care areas daily with equipment to be utilized as the census demands or for use after hours.
• Oversees the availability, functionality, cleanliness, and distribution of clinical equipment.
• Rotates equipment in/out storage areas to ensure consistent utilization.
• Manages and conducts the decontamination process for all central equipment.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and ensures all patient care equipment is disinfected and sanitized properly.
• Makers daily rounds to pick up discontinued equipment for disinfecting, takes malfunctioning equipment for repairs, and keeps accurate documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Orders and monitors use of additional rental equipment to ensure necessary stock levels during times of increased census.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Chemical handling

Sanitizing procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Shift

Work Shift Night. Work Day(s) Friday, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday. Shift Start Time 10:00 PM. Shift End Time 6:30 AM. Worker Sub-Type Regular.

Job Description

The Equipment Technician is responsible for the delivery, tracking, and record-keeping of all patient care equipment at the hospital campuses. Oversees the availability, functionality, cleanliness, and distribution of clinical equipment. Ensures inventory equipment meets the par levels required by hospital departments and that the decontamination process is correctly executed. Manages the delivery and pickup of equipment from patient care areas and maintains records as equipment is distributed throughout the hospital. Manages the receipt and logging of equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors calls related to service requests.

Experience Requirements

6 months experience in one of the following areas: equipment sanitization, equipment distribution, inventory management, or stocking.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience in hospital central equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in various computer applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and flexibility/deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to complete tasks independently.
• Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Knows and understands the correct methods and procedures for sanitizing clinical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers, tracks and assigns all patient equipment utilized in patient care areas and maintains records as equipment is distributed throughout the hospital areas.
• Manages the receipt and logging of equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors calls related to service requests.
• Monitors the activity of issued patient equipment to ensure accuracy of equipment assignments.
• Ensures equipment inventory meets the par levels required by hospital departments and re-supplies patient care areas daily with equipment to be utilized as the census demands or for use after hours.
• Oversees the availability, functionality, cleanliness, and distribution of clinical equipment.
• Rotates equipment in/out storage areas to ensure consistent utilization.
• Manages and conducts the decontamination process for all central equipment.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures and regulations and ensures all patient care equipment is disinfected and sanitized properly based on standards.
• Makes daily rounds to pick up discontinued equipment for disinfecting, takes malfunctioning equipment to Healthcare Technology Management for repairs, and keeps accurate documentation of these actions to meet regulatory requirements.
• Orders and monitors use of additional rental equipment to ensure necessary stock levels during times of increased census.
• Continually monitors rental equipment usage to properly track vendor billing of equipment and ensure equipment is returned when no longer needed.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided.
• Any additional tasks assigned by the manager or supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values.

We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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