capital healthPennington, NJ
Equipment Technician
Equipment Technician
Equipment Technician
capital healthPennington, NJ
5 days ago
Medical Equipment PreparersHealth Technologists and Technicians, All OtherMedical Equipment Repairers
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Apply for this role →Equipment Technician 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.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Previous work experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred. Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Proficient in English. Verbal and written communication skills.
- Special Training: CPR.Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to communicate with hospital staff. Uses discretion and courtesy when working with staff and visitors.
- Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
- Reporting Relationships
- Does this position formally supervise employees? NoEssential Functions
- 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
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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear Occasional physical demands include: Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include:
Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Sick Time OffEmployee Assistance Program
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Location
Pennington, NJ
Occupation
Medical Equipment Preparers
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
5 days ago