Distribution Technician

Northwell Health • Staten Island, NY

2d

About The Position

Decontaminates and processes equipment received in Central Sterile department. Replenishes hospital units with clean, safe equipment, meeting policy, procedure and disinfection parameters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year healthcare experience decontaminating and disinfecting of medical equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds during assigned shift to retrieve equipment according to established policies and procedures for safe handling
• Retrieves contaminated instruments used by patient care units.
• Disinfects equipment following established methods of cleaning and disinfection
• Tags and bags equipment to make available for future use by patient care areas.
• Maintains equipment inventory levels.
• Checks for expired preventive maintenance stickers and delivers expired equipment to clinical engineering for inspection
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations
• Assists with shipping and tracking of equipment sent out for repair
• Maintains tracking system of equipment arriving and exiting Central Sterile
• Answers telephone in a professional manner.
• Responds to requests and anticipates needs of various departments.
• Retrieves and restocks code carts and intubation boxes.
• Reports shortages of equipment to management for follow-up.
• Assists with physical equipment inventory and may report at bed-flow, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Moving, lifting heavy objects (risk is minimal when proper precautions are used)
• Constant standing and walking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees