SPD Equipment Technician Evenings

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

5d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The SPD Equipment Technician Evenings, working in Central Services, is responsible for making rounds to designated areas to collect items, decontaminating reusable instruments, equipment, and supplies such as IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, and hypo/hyperthermia units. The role also involves preparing patient equipment for use, restocking procedure carts, filling requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays, and patient equipment, and documenting and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Requirements

One year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred.
Knowledge of Central Sterile Department patient care supplies and equipment.
Ability to be compliant with Infection Prevention, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Ability to be compliant in wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, and latex/non A latex gloves) as needed.
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
Ability to be organized and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain accurate records and be detail oriented.
Ability to understand basic medical/surgical terminology.
Ability to be compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
Standing and walking for prolonged periods (90% of work time).
Occasional lifting of equipment, supplies, etc.
Pushing of autoclave cart and surgical case and Exchange carts.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.
Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment and supplies including but not limited to IV pumps, PCAs, CPM machines, Pneumatic pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units.
Prepare patient equipment for use.
Restock procedure carts.
Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays and patient equipment.
Document and maintain inventory of supplies.