Equipment Specialist - FT - Days - Doctors Comm Med Ctr

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

1d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all DME supply room inventory par levels hospital-wide; collects broken equipment, performs basic inspections of DME per standards set by the AAMC Biomedical Department and makes sure DME is clean, functional, and safe for patient use. This role involves maintaining the VERSUS RFID tracking system, including RFID tags, batteries, and software updates. The specialist will use the VERSUS RFID system and have privileges in the Mednet system for tracking and reporting. Communication for DME needs will be received primarily via the EPIC CLINCON system and secondarily via phone. The specialist will conduct physical and virtual rounds throughout the hospital to collect broken equipment, return it to the central DME storage for Biomed pickup, and return repaired equipment to clinical areas. They will replace broken equipment with spares to minimize clinical downtime and perform minor repair/replacement tasks, entering Biomed work orders when necessary. This position is responsible for maintaining inventory par levels in the DME supply room and central equipment storage. Basic inspections of DME will be performed to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and safety, adhering to AAMC Biomedical Department standards. Relevant DME data, including cleaning, repair, and staff cleaning compliance statistics, will be collected and reported. Records of maintenance, inventory, and safety inspection activities will be maintained according to departmental policies. The specialist will also educate staff on basic DME functions and participate in large equipment projects, such as IV pump exchanges, which includes unpacking, inspecting, asset tagging, inventorying, and delivering new equipment. All duties will be performed in accordance with MOSHA, Equipment, and Manufacturer safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and safe equipment operations. Hazardous waste will be disposed of in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrollment in an accredited Bioengineering program/medical terminology experience.
• One year experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Maintain the VERSUS RFID tracking system, including RFID tags, batteries, and software updates.
• Use the VERSUS RFID tracking system daily and have privileges in the Mednet system to track devices and run reports.
• Receive communication for DME needs via EPIC CLINCON system primarily, and phone secondarily.
• Perform physical and virtual rounds throughout the hospital to collect broken equipment, return it to the central DME storage for Biomed pickup, and return repaired equipment to clinical areas.
• Replace broken equipment with spares to minimize clinical downtime and perform minor repair/replacement tasks.
• Enter Biomed work orders when needed.
• Maintain DME supply room inventory par levels hospital-wide and the central equipment storage location.
• Perform basic inspection of DME per standards set by the AAMC Biomedical Department to ensure it is clean, functional, and safe for patient use.
• Collect and report relevant DME data, including cleaning, repair, and staff cleaning compliance statistics.
• Maintain records of maintenance, inventory, and safety inspection activities in accordance with departmental policies.
• Educate staff on basic functions of DME.
• Participate in large volume equipment projects such as IV pump exchanges, including unpacking, inspecting, asset tagging, inventorying, and delivering new equipment.
• Perform all duties in accordance with MOSHA, Equipment, and Manufacturer safety regulations with respect to personal protective equipment and safe equipment operations.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED