Equipment Tech

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Support Technician to assist with preparing, transporting, setting up and performing quality checks of cardiopulmonary equipment. You will assist with patient setup for tests, enter data, and handle clerical duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, responding to calls for equipment delivery, and ensuring adequate inventory and billing records are maintained for SJMC and related units.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, process and set up respiratory therapy equipment.
• Collect, decontaminate, reassemble and redistribute equipment; disassemble and clean as needed.
• Reprocess respiratory therapy equipment per IFU guidelines and monitor infection control.
• Perform quality checks on ventilators and related equipment.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance to meet state requirements.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls to deliver and set up equipment.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels at department stations; order supplies as needed.
• Enter and maintain patient billing records in the system.

Skills

Six months experience

Education

CPR Certification

CFER - 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