Central Equipment Technician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Equipment Technician to oversee the delivery, tracking and record-keeping of patient care equipment across hospital campuses. The role ensures inventory meets par levels, the decontamination process is executed correctly, and equipment is delivered and picked up as census demands or after hours.

The position requires equivalent experience in equipment sanitation, distribution, and inventory management, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in equipment sanitization, distribution, inventory management, or stocking.
• One year of experience in hospital central equipment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, tracks and assigns 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 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

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

• 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 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 Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt