Equipment Technician - SPD / DME Cleaning Specialist

UNC Health Southeastern; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC, seeks an Equipment Technician to clean, disinfect, inspect, prepare, document, and distribute Durable Medical Equipment and patient care gear.

The role supports infection prevention by ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and maintained per IFUs, hospital policies, and safety standards. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred. Evening shift (3-11) with full-time benefits at UNC Health Southeastern.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred experience in healthcare, sterile processing, environmental services, biomedical equipment, or patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, prepare, document, and distribute Durable Medical Equipment and patient care equipment.
• Support infection prevention by ensuring equipment is clean, maintained, and available for patient use.
• Follow hospital policies, IFUs, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Skills

infection prevention

cleaning

disinfection

documentation

teamwork

communication

customer service

basic computer skills

equipment tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment tracking software

Job description

Lumberton , NC

Newly Created Position

Full time-Benefits , Evenings , 3-11

Posted 10/06/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Equipment Technician is responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, inspection, preparation, documentation, and distribution of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and patient care equipment. This position supports infection prevention initiatives by ensuring equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and available for patient use in accordance with hospital policies, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU), regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required: High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Experience: Previous healthcare, sterile processing, environmental services, biomedical equipment, or patient care equipment experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of infection prevention, cleaning, low-level disinfection, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs).

Ability to operate cleaning and disinfection equipment safely and follow PPE requirements.

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Effective communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Basic computer skills for equipment tracking and recordkeeping, including use of equipment tracking programs as assigned.