Equipment Pool Technician

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is looking for an Equipment Pool Technician to perform routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment and supplies. This role calls for a high school diploma and one year of relevant customer service experience.

The technician will be responsible for equipment pickup, quality checks, and maintaining records according to established protocols. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, and safety measures are essential due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• One year experience providing customer service to a high volume customer base.
• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory preferred.
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.

Responsibilities

• Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics and other designated locations.
• Perform routine instrument and equipment quality checks on medical equipment.
• Dispense equipment using the HEMS tracking system and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equipment Pool Technician

Department Overview

The Equipment Pool Technician performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments.

Function/Duties of Position

• Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated on the fixed pick-up schedule.
• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, computers, scanners, telephones, printers, equipment dryer, electric carts, bed lifts, and vocerus.
• Perform routine instrument and equipment quality checks on medical equipment, including but not limited to code carts, PAPR, eye wash station, airway rolls, and EVD kits.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation using the HEMS tracking system, restock carts, and put away instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintain patient & customer focus.
• Assist with servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.
• Maintain records, patient specialty placement equipment, and reports according to established policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience providing customer service to a high volume customer base.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes.
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.

Additional Details

• Rotate weekends, work various shifts, and holidays.
• Work with detergents, enzymes, germicide, and other related chemicals.
• Risk of exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness.
• Risk of exposure to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations.
• Risk of exposure to frustrated or violent patients.
• PPE when necessary: gloves, mask, gown, bonnet, and shoe covers.
• Position is considered an essential role in hospital operations and providing/supporting patient care.