Equipment Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 58,505,000 - 97,509,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to perform setup, transport, and quality checks of cardiopulmonary equipment under supervision. You will assist with patient preparation and routine ECGs, enter data, manage supplies, and support clerical tasks in accordance with VMFH safety and infection control standards.

Work includes assembling and maintaining equipment, reprocessing scopes where applicable, and ensuring accurate patient records and billing entries

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience (upon hire).
• Basic Life Support - CPR (upon hire).
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, cleans, processes and sets up respiratory therapy equipment per procedures.
• Collects, decontaminates, assembles and redistributes equipment; disassembles and reassembles as needed.
• Reprocesses reusable respiratory therapy equipment (e.g., bronchoscopes) per IFU guidelines and infection control standards.
• Performs quality checks on equipment including ventilators and related devices.
• Performs routine and preventative equipment maintenance to meet state requirements.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls to set up equipment for immediate use.
• Monitors inventory and maintains par levels across department stations.

Skills

Basic Life Support (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.

Work is conducted in accordance with established Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) procedures, safety and risk management standards, and guidelines for response to emergency situations.

• 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

• 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.

Pay Range

$22.88 - $34.03 /hour