Equipment Technician

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

9d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to department with routine, urgent, and complex needs to ensure quality of patient care. Oversees stock, preparation, setup, and maintenance of equipment and supplies in various locations where procedures are performed to ensure quality of patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous work experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.
AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Proficient in English.
Verbal and written communication skills.
CPR.
Ability to communicate with hospital staff.
Uses discretion and courtesy when working with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

Locates, cleans, decontaminates, sets up, and prepares instruments and equipment for the department.
Assembles on all necessary supplies.
Assists in keeping department clean and orderly as well as keeping the department and department locations stocked with supplies.
Demonstrates aseptic technique in all aspects of job duties.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment and prevention of waste.
Contacts other departments, such as Clinical Equipment, Central Supply, and Maintenance for assistance as appropriate.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal working relationships and works cooperatively with healthcare team members.
Provides indirect patient care and support to the department for routine, urgent, and complex needs to ensure quality of patient care.
Checks supplies for par levels, expiration dates, rotation of supplies, and maintenance of supply area for cleanliness.
Compiles list of supplies needed and submits to supervisor and manager for ordering.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment and notifies appropriate personnel.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.