Medical Equipment Technician

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, technicians maintain, clean and deliver equipment as necessary for patient care. Technician will perform other related duties to support patient care activities within the limits of established policies and procedures. The role involves maintaining, servicing, and repairing medical equipment, which may include preventative measures, cleaning, or adjusting equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care).
Ability to work with others.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to prioritize work needs.
Ability to perform job functions while standing.
Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
Ability to perform job functions while walking.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required.
Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.