Equipment Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health seeks an Equipment Technician for the Clinical Decision Unit. The role includes clerical duties, equipment upkeep, and assisting staff to maintain a safe patient environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and AHA BLS certification; knowledge of medical terminology or unit secretary training is preferred, with orientation completed and competency checked.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of AHA BLS.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or unit secretary certification preferred.
• Healthcare experience in supply, equipment tech, nursing aide, or OR tech preferred.
• General Orientation and unit Orientation and specific competency checklists completed.

Responsibilities

• Enter physician orders into the computer accurately with correct patient identifiers.
• Prioritize unit needs and monitor alarm activity on assigned unit.
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients appropriately and timely.
• Maintain and supply unit equipment and chart forms; coordinate with Biomedical.
• Greet patients and staff courteously; assist with transport and basic patient care duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Order entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Day (United States of America)

Equipment Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

The Equipment Tech position incorporates performance of clerical and receptionist duties on assigned unit; maintaining equipment and level of supplies in the assigned unit and assisting unit staff and manager in maintaining an environment that enhances patient safety standards; may also assist with patient care responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Successful completion and maintenance of AHA BLS
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or unit secretary certification preferred
• Health related experience in supply and distribution or as an Equipment Tech, Nursing Assistant, or Operating Room Tech preferred
• Completion of General Orientation and Unit Orientation and unit-specific competency checklist
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer
• Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments
• Enters physician orders into the computer accurately and efficiently; ensures orders are being entered using correct patient name, medical record number and visit number
• Establishes priority of unit needs
• Aware of role in all emergency situations
• Assembles and maintains patient's chart, ensure all paperwork in chart has correct patient label
• Orders unit supplies and chart forms
• Greets patient, visitor, physician and other hospital personnel in a courteous, friendly manner
• If Monitor Tech competent ensures all patients are being monitored while on unit; ensures all alarms are active; responds to all monitor alarms and notifies RN, charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or manager as necessary, and obtains a sample of the alarm rhythm and places in appropriate section on the chart
• Notifies the RN immediately for any change in patient cardiac rhythm
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients appropriately and in a timely manner
• Collaborates with Biomedical Department regarding proper maintenance and functioning of equipment
• Check that the unit equipment is working properly; reports defective equipment to appropriate department, tags equipment per policy and notifies nurse manager as necessary
• Maintains unit level of supplies
• Keeps equipment clean and disinfected using appropriate cleaning solution technique
• Maintains a clean, safe environment by observing for possible hazards
• Run errands to other departments such as SPD, Radiology, Laboratory, and other nursing units
• Assists with transport of patients to other areas of hospital
• Assists with patient care responsibilities and duties as assigned
• Checks patient identification band for two identifiers prior to any interaction with the patient
• Performs as an effective Team Member
• Demonstrates professional development and accountability