Equipment Pool Technician

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

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. Function/Duties of Position Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated on the fixed pick-up schedule. Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment. Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, computers, scanners, telephones, printer, equipment dryer, electric carts, bed lifts, and voceras. Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks on medical equipment on the following but not limited to, code carts, PAPR, eye wash station, airway rolls, and EVD kits. Dispense equipment & instrumentation using the HEMS tracking system, Restocking of Carts, put away (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus. Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation. Maintain records, patient specialty placement equipment, and reports according to established policies, procedures, and standard work. Maintain a clean and neat work area.

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
• Other compass modules as assigned

Nice To Haves

• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes OR 2 year’s 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 on the fixed pick-up schedule.
• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, computers, scanners, telephones, printer, equipment dryer, electric carts, bed lifts, and voceras.
• Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks on medical equipment on the following but not limited to, code carts, PAPR, eye wash station, airway rolls, and EVD kits.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation using the HEMS tracking system, Restocking of Carts, put away (instruments, supplies, and equipment).
• Maintains Patient & Customer Focus.
• Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.
• Maintain records, patient specialty placement equipment, and reports according to established policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees