Technician-Clinical Equipment Services (Onsite)

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Clinical Equipment Technician to support patient care by keeping mobile clinical equipment clean, functional, and available across units. The role involves rounds, cleaning and disinfection, inventory checks, basic troubleshooting, documentation, and staff support.

The position partners with nursing, clinical leaders and Biomedical Services to maintain equipment readiness and address shortages while ensuring safety and infection prevention standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associate degree or technical training in biomedical equipment technology or related field.
• Experience in healthcare equipment handling, cleaning, distribution, or troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds to distribute, retrieve, clean, disinfect, stock, and inspect equipment.
• Maintain proper par levels and address shortages as needed.
• Follow infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection, and safety protocols.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness, function, and readiness for use.
• Troubleshoot and elevate issues with damaged or missing equipment.
• Document movements and maintenance using CMMS and tracking systems.
• Assist staff with equipment handling questions and guidance.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Biomedical Services, and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in biomedical equipment technology

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Evening - Morning

About the Role

Job Summary The Clinical Equipment Tech supports patient care by ensuring mobile clinical equipment is clean, functional, available, and appropriately distributed across patient care areas. This role performs routine rounding, equipment cleaning and disinfection, inventory checks, basic troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support for clinical staff. The position partners with nursing, clinical leaders, and Biomedical Services to help maintain equipment readiness, support par levels, and escape equipment concerns appropriately.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum Experience: Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Associate degree or technical training in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, healthcare technology, or a related field preferred.
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of experience in a healthcare, medical equipment, logistics, equipment distribution, environmental services, or customer service support role preferred. Experience handling, cleaning, distributing, or troubleshooting medical equipment is preferred.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with medical equipment and basic equipment functionality. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clinical staff, patients, and visitors. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to complete rounds and tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Knowledge of equipment cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention standards. Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early and elevate appropriately. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Ability to provide basic guidance and customer support regarding equipment operation, handling, and availability. Demonstrated commitment to customer service, patient-centered support, and adapting to changing operational demands.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular rounds on clinical units to distribute, retrieve, clean, disinfect, stock, and inspect fleet medical equipment.
• Ensure proper par levels are maintained and escape shortages as needed.
• Follow infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection, and safety protocols per OEM and NGHS standards.
• Perform routine inspections to verify cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for use.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and elevate equipment issues, including damaged, malfunctioning, or missing equipment.
• Utilize equipment tracking systems and CMMS to document equipment movement, inventory status, maintenance needs, service requests, and inventory activities.
• Monitor equipment utilization and recommend redistribution to optimize availability.
• Monitor soiled and clean equipment rooms in clinical areas.
• Respond promptly to equipment requests from clinical staff.
• Assist end users with basic operational questions and proper equipment handling practices.
• Support inventory audits, equipment counts, and asset verification.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, clinical leaders, Biomedical Services, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to support operational needs across multiple units, departments, or campuses as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Constantly 66-100% Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% Pushing/Pulling: Constantly 66-100% Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.