Equipment Technician, Full-Time Nights, VOLOL Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring for a hospital equipment handler on site to collect and clean patient care equipment and support the environment of care rounds. You will help ensure safe, efficient patient care by delivering equipment within priority guidelines.

The role requires health care experience with patient care equipment, a HS Diploma or GED, and standard full-time hours with a 3rd shift rotation in a major health system.

Qualifications

• Health care experience with knowledge of patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled equipment and specialty carts throughout the facility and returns the equipment to designated area for cleaning.
• Terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer's recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety. Returns equipment to proper storage locations.
• Performs physical inventory, requisitions and replenishes items to support equipment and specialty carts. Requisitions supply items utilizing Materials Management Information System.
• Locates equipment utilizing equipment tracking system.
• Documents and requisitions equipment rentals as needed.
• Documents equipment issues, repairs and location throughout the facility.
• Delivers specialty carts (i.e., code cart, isolation cart, urology cart), patient care equipment and equipment accessories within established priority guidelines.
• Assembles bedside patient traction upon request.
• Perinatal - Handles and transports specimens according to policies and procedures, assists with transporting and transferring of patients while using correct body mechanics.

Skills

Health care experience

Patient care equipment

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary

Collects, cleans patient care equipment and assists with environment of care rounds to support safe and efficient patient care. Supports highest clinical quality by ensuring patient care equipment is delivered within established priority guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Collects soiled equipment and specialty carts throughout the facility and returns the equipment to designated area for cleaning.
• Terminally cleans equipment according to manufacturer's recommendation and inspects equipment to assure patient safety. Returns equipment to proper storage locations.
• Performs physical inventory, requisitions and replenishes items to support equipment and specialty carts. Requisitions supply items utilizing Materials Management Information System.
• Locates equipment utilizing equipment tracking system.
• Documents and requisitions equipment rentals as needed.
• Documents equipment issues, repairs and location throughout the facility.
• Delivers specialty carts (i.e., code cart, isolation cart, urology cart), patient care equipment and equipment accessories within established priority guidelines.
• Assembles bedside patient traction upon request.
• Perinatal - Handles and transports specimens according to policies and procedures, assists with transporting and transferring of patients while using correct body mechanics.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Health Care experience with knowledge of patient care equipment.

Required Education

HS Diploma or GED.

Hourly Rate: $18.54 - $24.68 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.