Medical Equipment Technician- NICU- FT

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a dedicated equipment technician to manage, inventory, set up/disassemble and clean medical equipment in patient care areas. The role includes Omnicell supply management and handling special-order purchases. You will work closely with the Biomedical Department to ensure safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have prior hospital experience with medical equipment, hold a High School diploma, and current BLS/CPR. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with medical equipment in a hospital environment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• Able to read, speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• Maintains inventory of special-order items and completes paperwork to ensure items are charged appropriately.
• Assists other department staff with stocking unit supplies, cleaning supply room and performing clerical tasks, as needed.
• Follows up with HH Biomedical Department on requested safety checks and repair work orders on medical equipment in order to enhance the Quality Improvement Program.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance programs for equipment in all areas.
• Represents the unit when working on collaborative Medical Center committees with members of various teams, ie: Safety, Hazard Materials, MSDS, EOC.
• Provides inventory and maintenance functions for equipment related to CCMC programs.
• Assists physicians with the set-up of traction equipment.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Responsible for the management, inventory, setup/disassembly and cleaning of medical equipment in the patient care areas. Omnicell supply management. Special order purchases.

Job Description Responsible for the management, inventory, setup/disassembly and cleaning of medical equipment in the patient care areas. Omnicell supply management. Special order purchases.

Responsibilities Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Maintains inventory of special-order items and completes paperwork to ensure items are charged appropriately.

Avo id s e w aste and duplication of supplies.

Helps coordinators project budgets for repairs, replacement and new purchases.

Follows up with HH Biomedical Department on requested safety checks and repair work orders on medical equipment in order to enhance the Quality Improvement Program. Coordinates preventative maintenance programs for equipment in all areas.

Assists other department staff with stocking unit supplies, cleaning supply room and performing clerical tasks, as needed.

Represents the unit when working on collaborative Medical Center committees with members of various teams, ie: Safety, Hazard Materials, MSDS, EOC.

Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

Position Specific Role Responsibilities Provides inventory and maintenance functions for equipment related to CCMC programs.

Assists physicians with the set-up of traction equipment.

Qualifications Experience Required: Previous experience working with medical equipment in a hospital environment.

Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies.

Education Required: High school diploma.

Experience Required: Previous experience working with medical equipment in a hospital environment.

Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies.

Education Required: High school diploma.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR

Able to read, speak and write English . Able to work independently with moderate supervision.

About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.