Equipment Tech - night shifts

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,597 - 51,756; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Night Shift Equipment Technician to support hospital operations. You will clean, disinfect, stage, and distribute patient-care equipment across units to ensure availability and safety, adhering to infection prevention and privacy standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and up to 6 months of related experience. Onsite position with night hours, driving a California license is noted as a requirement where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0–6 months experience as a PEMS Technician or similar equipment handling.
• Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to use department systems for data entry and simple reporting.

Responsibilities

• Follow SHC safety guidelines, dress code, badge policies, and infection prevention practices.
• Use SHC-approved disinfectants for all equipment.
• Clean, pick up, distribute, store, and stage routine inventory and patient-care equipment.
• Maintain and organize equipment storage areas and workspaces; coordinate pickups.
• Identify non-functional equipment and initiate work orders.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Data entry

Chain of custody

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

A Night Shift Equipment Technician will support daily hospital operations at Stanford Health Care’s Palo Alto campus. The role clean, disinfect, stage, and distribute patient care equipment across inpatient units, ICUs, the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas, ensuring availability, safety, and compliance with infection prevention and privacy standards.

Location

Palo Alto, California – Onsite, Night‑08 Hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow SHC safety guidelines, dress code, badge policies, and infection‑prevention practices; uphold HIPAA and C‑I‑CARE.
• Use manufacturer‑recommended cleaning procedures and SHC‑approved disinfectants for all assigned equipment.
• Clean, pick up, distribute, store, and stage routine inventory and patient‑care equipment to ensure availability for clinical teams.
• Maintain and organize equipment storage areas, PEMS workspaces, and soiled utility rooms; coordinate pickups as needed.
• Maintain department equipment pars in accordance with SHC guidelines.
• Identify non‑functional equipment, apply red tags, initiate work orders, and coordinate repairs.
• Search inpatient units and hospital areas for missing or unit‑specific equipment and return items to proper locations.
• Complete daily job flows, standard work, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Use SHC‑approved software, hardware, and workflows to receive, prioritize, track, and close service requests within expected timelines.
• Maintain chain of custody by verifying patient information, scanning barcodes when applicable, logging transfers, and completing required hand‑offs.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond promptly to customer service concerns and, when appropriate, elevate issues to department leadership.
• Transport specimens as needed.
• Support unit, department, and hospital operational goals.
• Observe appropriate use of breaks and personal devices per policy; always maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Perform additional transport and operational duties as assigned to support patient care and hospital operations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• 0–6 months as a PEMS Technician or comparable experience in equipment handling, patient transport, or logistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective English communication skills, including accurate reading, writing, and documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Basic data entry skills and the ability to generate simple reports using department systems.
• Understanding of chain of custody requirements and ability to follow related procedures consistently.

Licenses and Certifications

• California Driver’s License (CADL) – valid and in state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. SHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or criminal convictions.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $29.47 – $37.57 per hour. The salary of the selected candidate will be based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a specific wage.