Equipment Control Technician

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the central services team. You will deliver patient care equipment to nursing units and help ensure beds are placed according to policy, while charging equipment through MEMS systems.

Daily floor checks will be used to maintain inventory and accurate charging records. The role requires physical ability to walk long distances and lift up to 25 pounds; CRT training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Central services experience preferred.
• CRT training preferred.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care equipment to the nursing units.
• Places specialty beds per nursing policy.
• Ensures proper charging of patient equipment via MEMS.
• Performs a complete daily floor check for inventory and charging.

Skills

Keep accurate records

Converse with health care pros

Walk long distances

Lift 25 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Central services experience preferred

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Central services experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

CRT training preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures quality patient care by the delivery of patient care equipment to the nursing units.

2. Assures the placement of specialty beds according to Department of nursing policy.

3. Ensures the proper charging of patient equipment use through MEMS.

4. Performs a complete daily floor check for equipment inventory and patient charging purposes.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to keep accurate records.

Ability to converse with various health care professionals.

Must be able to walk long distances.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate.

Exposure to the hazards of handling contaminated instruments, patient care utensils, etc. during the decontamination process.

Possible exposure to cleaning agents.

Moderate noise environment.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.

Subject to many interruptions.

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required to wear eye and face protection, non-sterile medical glove or utility gloves and moisture-resistant barrier gown, according to the task performed