CS Equipment Tech

Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is seeking a CS Equipment Tech to inspect, test, maintain, and distribute specialized medical equipment. You will decontaminate, test, and troubleshoot devices, ensuring patient safety and readiness for care.

The role emphasizes meticulous equipment handling, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure timely device utilization and reliable performance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience with hospital equipment and safety protocols is beneficial.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use software programs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and distribute medical equipment to ensure readiness for patient care.
• Decontaminate, clean, and test equipment; identify malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance per guidelines.
• Manage equipment inventory, track usage, and coordinate with clinical departments for timely delivery.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards in all equipment handling.
• Participate in ongoing training and departmental meetings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Infection control knowledge

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a CS Equipment Tech, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous inspection, testing, maintenance, and distribution of specialized medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functionality, safety, and readiness for patient care.
Every day, you will expertly decontaminate, clean, and meticulously test a wide array of medical equipment, identifying and troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing preventive maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines and established protocols. You will also manage equipment inventory, track usage, facilitate repairs, and collaborate with clinical departments to ensure timely delivery and proper utilization of all devices, strictly adhering to infection control and safety standards.
To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong mechanical and technical aptitude, a meticulous attention to detail in equipment handling and inspection, and a keen understanding of medical device functionalities and safety. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintenance, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of equipment readiness and patient safety.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality Assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion
• Maintains an adequate supply of items to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling, and inspection
• Maintains a neat, clean work environment and utilizing good storage distribution Techniques such as proper location, rotation, identification, documentation, and organization
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings
• Attends meetings as required

Job Requirements

Required

• Ability to read and write legibly, and understand written and/or verbal instructions is required, upon hire
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate packaged software programs, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous experience in hospital Sterile Processing department

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.