Equipment Tech

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician to support Cardiopulmonary Services. The role involves preparing, transporting, and setting up equipment for routine procedures and assisting with patient preparation and data entry.

The position includes assembling and reprocessing respiratory therapy equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining supply inventories while ensuring infection control standards are met.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience upon hire.
• CPR certification upon hire.
• Certification as a Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, process and set up respiratory therapy equipment according to procedures.
• Perform routine quality checks on equipment and monitor infection control standards.
• Maintain inventory and stock equipment and supplies across department stations.
• Document accurate patient data and billing information in hospital systems.

Skills

CPR

Education

Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This job is responsible for performing various duties, under oversight of the Manager of Respiratory Care and with the guidance of licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, to prepare, transport, set up and conduct quality checks of Cardiopulmonary Services equipment in routine situations. Incumbents also set up patients for various tests, perform routine electrocardiograms, enter patient data in computer systems, orders/stocks equipment and supplies and incidental clerical support tasks as assigned.

• Assembles, cleans, processes and sets up all respiratory therapy equipment in accordance with current procedures.

  Collects, decontaminates, assembles, and redistributes equipment; disassembles, cleans, and re-assemble equipment.

  Reprocess reusable Respiratory Therapy equipment, such as bronchoscopes, according to manufacturer IFU guidelines and monitors infection control standards. (Applies only to employees working at St. Joseph Medical Center)

  Performs quality checks on equipment in accordance with operation verification procedures for ventilators and other associated equipment.

  Perform routine and preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis to meet state requirements.

  Responds to routine and emergency calls to deliver and set up equipment for immediate use.

• Makes daily rounds to assigned areas to ensure adequate stock levels are available at all department equipment stations; orders/stocks equipment and supplies as needed to maintain par levels and special needs of assigned areas.

  Replenishes storage areas and respiratory care carts with adequate inventory, as necessary.

  Maintains adequate inventory in the equipment assembly area.

  Monitors equipment usage; tracks utilization for billing purposes.

  Document accurate patient medical records and Cardiology Information. (Applies only to employees working at SJMC)

• Enters and maintains patient billing records in computer systems.

Job Requirements

Required

• less than 1 year Six months of related work experience, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, within 90 Days

Preferred

• less than 1 year Six months of related work experience in a hospital setting that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. , upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.