EQUIPMENT TECH, EQUIPMENT SERVICES

SGMC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the Equipment Services department at the Main Campus. You will clean, prepare, and inventory reusable medical equipment (RME) used to deliver patient care, and maintain storage with routine expiration checks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and preferably six months of experience in storeroom, central supply, sterilization, or Pyxis operations, with solid knowledge of medical supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months prior experience preferred in storeroom, central supply, sterilization and cart exchange, or Pyxis Supply Station operations.
• Good overall knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and usage.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Technicians work with reusable medical equipment (RME) used to deliver care.
• You will clean, prepare and inventory equipment.
• Maintain and store reusable medical equipment while performing regular cleaning and expiration date checks.

Skills

Medical supplies knowledge

Inventory control

Stock management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

EQUIPMENT SERVICES

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, , 1 day shift and 1 night shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Equipment Technicians work with reusable medical equipment (RME) used to deliver care. Equipment Technicians are responsible for cleaning, preparing and inventory of equipment. Equipment Technicians maintain and store reusable medical equipment while Performs regular/routine cleaning and expiration date checks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High School Diploma or GED preferred; six (6) months prior experience preferred in storeroom, central supply, sterilization and cart exchange, or Pyxis Supply Station operations. Good overall knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and usage.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required walking, reaching, stretching; standing for long periods of time; climb or balance; stoop kneel, or crouch; talk or hear, and smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation; moderate noise level. Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Possibility of irregular hours including weekends; relatively high stress as a result of distribution needs and ongoing communication.

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