CS Equipment Tech

Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, part of Dignity Health, is seeking a CS Equipment Tech to inspect, test, maintain, and distribute specialized medical equipment, ensuring readiness for patient care.

You will decontaminate, clean, and test devices daily, identify malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines. The role supports clinical operations by managing inventory, tracking usage, coordinating repairs, and ensuring devices are delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write legibly and understand instructions is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, and test a wide array of medical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines and protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions and coordinate repairs.
• Manage equipment inventory and track usage.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to ensure timely delivery and proper utilization of devices.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Job description

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical operations by providing reliable and properly functioning devices.

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