Medical Equipment Tech I

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Medical Equipment Tech I to join its Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The successful candidate will assist with inventory management, repairs, and preventative maintenance of medical equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma and knowledge of veterinary medical equipment. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional computer skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience with veterinary medical equipment use preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory control and management of medical equipment.
• Coordinate with medical staff and vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform data entry and assist with online equipment purchasing.

Skills

Exceptional computer skills

Knowledge of veterinary medical equipment

Ability to use tools and calibration equipment

Professional communication with stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Equipment Tech I – Position Overview

This position will complete various tasks and projects throughout the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as assigned by the Medical Equipment Manager to include assisting with inventory management, repairs, and preventative maintenance of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital medical equipment. In addition, this position will perform data entry and online searches for purchasing equipment and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with veterinary medical equipment use.
• Intermediate to advanced medical terminology relating to purpose and use of equipment.
• Proven experience in maintaining medical equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical equipment with preference for equipment used in veterinary care settings.
• Ability to utilize tools, gauges, and calibration equipment to assist in maintaining medical equipment.
• Ability to work professionally with multiple stakeholders within the hospital including faculty, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, management, executive leadership, and vendors.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel to interoffice departments to communicate or deliver materials.
• Pushing and pulling.
• Climb and work from ladder.
• Work overhead.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to drive university vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory control and preparing old equipment for surplus, including proper disinfection and recording of requested information.
• Ensure broken equipment is forwarded to the Equipment Office for processing.
• Process and log equipment for repair; package for shipping or pickup.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain a variety of medical equipment.
• Test functionality of equipment and take accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements to calibrate devices.
• Coordinate with medical staff and vendors to troubleshoot problems, resolve equipment malfunctions, and enable new devices.
• Support medical staff with equipment operations training.
• Assist Equipment Manager with organizing and labeling equipment overstock in the Equipment Office.
• Data entry.
• Process returns/new equipment and deliver to proper areas.
• Process expired/non-repairable equipment for surplus according to UGA Guidelines.
• Assist vendors on-site for preventative maintenance and repairs across the VTH into secured areas.
• Perform online searches for equipment purchasing and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by Equipment Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).