Central Equipment Technician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Equipment Technician to manage the delivery, tracking and record-keeping of patient care equipment across hospital campuses. You will ensure availability, cleanliness and proper distribution of clinical equipment, maintaining par levels and overseeing decontamination processes.

The role requires 6 months of related experience, a high school diploma, and strong computer, communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in equipment sanitization, equipment distribution, inventory management, or stocking.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and able to complete tasks independently.
• Knowledge of sanitizing clinical equipment and proper chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, tracks and assigns all patient equipment used in care areas and maintains records of distribution.
• Manages receipt and logging of equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors service-call related activity.
• Monitors equipment usage to ensure accurate assignments and stock levels across departments.
• Ensures inventory meets par levels and replenishes equipment daily based on census.
• Oversees decontamination and infection-control compliant cleaning of central equipment.
• Keeps documentation for regulatory requirements and coordinates repairs or replacements as needed.

Skills

Equipment sanitation

Inventory management

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Chemicals handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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 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

Company Overview

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.

Mission & Connect

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

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