Medical Equipment Technician

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
The Medical Equipment Technician performs cleaning, low-level disinfection, and reprocessing of medical equipment. This role includes the delivery and retrieval of medical equipment across the organization, ensuring timely and efficient service. The technician maintains appropriate inventory levels by restocking storerooms according to departmental periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) standards and provides support to end-users with equipment-related needs and troubleshooting.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
• Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, calibrates, and prepares medical equipment, devices, and accessories for safe redistribution, following manufacturer and hospital guidelines.
• Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for performance checks and preventive maintenance, documents equipment status, and ensures proper storage and inventory rotation using first-in, first-out FIFO methods.
• Delivers and retrieves medical equipment across the facility, ensuring timely response to clinical requests and proper handling of devices.
• Maintains working knowledge of equipment and unit layouts, collects soiled items for reprocessing or repair, and supports efficient equipment flow to meet patient care needs.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical equipment across department storerooms based on periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels.
• Submits orders when stock is low, manages rental equipment documentation, and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely delivery and billing accuracy.
• Responds to units for assistance concerning non-functioning equipment and safety check requests that occur after hours.
• Correct identified issues and verify equipment's preventative maintenance has been completed.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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