Equipment Support Technician I
About The Position
The Equipment Support Technician I cleans, prepares, and distributes durable medical equipment issued to patients in the medical center. He/she is responsible for the retrieval, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and storage of all reusable and single-use devices used during the patient's visit. The Equipment Support Technician I works at all times in compliance with statutory regulations as promulgated by The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), and any other applicable regulatory agencies. Incumbent may be required to demonstrate specific job duties or functions as required. This position reports to the department Coordinator or senior technician on duty.
Requirements
- 1+ years prior work experience in equipment support services is preferred.
- Must have basic knowledge of disinfection and sterilization processes.
Nice To Haves
- International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSM) certification or certification from the Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs physical inspections on all durable medical equipment.
- Cleans and disinfects all durable medical equipment in compliance with all applicable statutory regulations.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of cleaning and decontamination procedures for a variety of equipment and instruments.
- Uses best practices when decontaminating equipment to ensure safety of patients and caregivers.
- Regularly performs testing on all durable medical equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Identifies and reports any equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
- Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
