Equipment Pool Technician 1

OHSU • Portland, OR

336d

About The Position

The Equipment Pool Technician performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience providing customer service to a high volume customer base
• Proficient with MS Office
• Must be completed within 90 days of hire: In-house biohazardous items handling and other compass modules as assigned
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies

Responsibilities

• Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated.
• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers.
• Perform routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart.
• Assist with Operating Room Turnover, put away (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintain Patient & Customer Focus.
• Assist with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.
• Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! - Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees