Central Equipment Tech

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician is responsible for delivering, tracking, and maintaining records for patient care equipment across hospital campuses. The role oversees the availability, functionality, cleanliness, and distribution of clinical equipment, ensuring departmental inventory meets required par levels and that decontamination is performed correctly. The technician manages equipment delivery and pickup from patient care areas, receives and logs equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors service-related calls.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in equipment sanitization, equipment distribution, inventory management, or stocking.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in various computer applications.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work flexibly to meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented and able to complete tasks independently.
Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
Knowledge of correct methods and procedures for sanitizing clinical equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in hospital central equipment.

Responsibilities

Delivers, tracks, and assigns patient equipment used in patient care areas and maintains distribution records.
Receives and logs equipment requests, attaches tracking tags, and monitors calls related to service requests.
Monitors issued patient equipment to ensure assignments are accurate.
Maintains departmental par levels and replenishes patient care areas daily based on census and after-hours needs.
Oversees the availability, functionality, cleanliness, and distribution of clinical equipment; rotates equipment in and out of storage to support consistent utilization.
Manages and conducts decontamination of central equipment.
Follows infection-control, safety, and OSHA procedures and ensures equipment is disinfected and sanitized according to standards.
Makes daily rounds to collect discontinued equipment, takes malfunctioning equipment to Healthcare Technology Management for repairs, and documents these actions for regulatory requirements.
Orders and monitors rental equipment to maintain stock during increased census.
Tracks rental equipment use for vendor billing and ensures equipment is returned when no longer needed.
Participates in ongoing assessment and improvement of service quality.
Performs additional tasks assigned by the manager or supervisors.