Equipment Technician NICU

Akron Children's; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking an Equipment Technician to maintain unit-based equipment and supplies in the NICU at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. This full-time role (40 hours/week) requires on-site work, with typical daytime hours Monday through Friday.

You will support nursing units under supervision, inspect incoming supplies, manage par levels, and enter requisitions in the hospital system. A high school diploma and healthcare exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Possesses a valid State driver’s license and ability to obtain insurability as determined by ACH insurance carrier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels as directed.
• Supports nursing units under supervision of Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinator.
• Inspects and receives incoming supplies and distributes to proper storage locations.
• Checks stock rotation and expiration dates; maintains par levels and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Enters requisition orders in the hospital computer system and performs charge entry as needed.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Performs routine equipment quality checks and assists with room turnovers and inventory management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Full Time (40 hours per week)

M-F Days, Primarily 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm

Onsite for NICU @ St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Summary

The Equipment Technician maintains unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator or designee.
• Provides support to a nursing unit by maintaining unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels.
• Inspects and receives all incoming supplies and distributes to proper storage location in a timely manner.
• Checks and ensures stock rotation and expiration dates.
• Maintains Par levels, makes recommendations to the Unit Manager for adjustment to Pars based on utilization data.
• Enters requisition orders in the hospital computer system.
• Performs charge entry and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Completes routine quality checks on equipment, may set up specific equipment after competency training, assist with room turnovers; maintains room stock levels, orders supply and equipment from central stores; and assists with inventory management; and other duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience using general mechanical skill, ability to understand medical terminology and relate it to the equipment and supplies is required.
• Experience as an EMT or Medical Assistant training is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification: None.
• Years of relevant experience 0 to 2 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.
• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite