Equipment Technician - FT - 3 PM - 11 PM

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

4d•$32 - $33

About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise CSP Equipment Technician 3 pm - 11 pm FT As an integral member of the Central Sterile Processing team, the successful Equipment Technician candidate is responsible for cleaning, auditing and transportation of durable medical equipment. Equipment Technicians also provide assistance with transportation of empty patient beds and installation of traction equipment. They are also responsible for cleaning, auditing and replenishment of supplies on the Emergency Code Carts used on the patient care units.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma required
Work in Materials Management in a hospital or medical industry preferred
The ability to type 50+ words per minute
Ability prioritize workflow
Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent at multitasking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Active participant in seeking solutions to problems

Responsibilities

Cleans, audits and transports durable medical equipment
Provides assistance with transportation of empty patient beds and stretchers.
Performs O2 tank rounds on in patient units for tank verification.
Installs foot board and traction equipment on beds for inpatient units.
Inspects and cleans nourishment and med-storage refrigerators.
Cleans, audits, inventories and replenishes Emergency code carts.
Recognizes when equipment needs repair and follows up with appropriate personnel or department
Performs rounds on in patient units to verify durable medical equipment use in patient rooms.
Maintains sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers
Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment and assists CSP leadership in projects and/or tasks as assigned.
Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital