Hospital Equipment Technician

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range: $16.75 - $23.93

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Provides support to the Hospital at Home program with routine, urgent, and complex supply and equipment needs to ensure quality patient care delivery is achieved. Oversees supply and equipment ordering, stocking, preparation, and maintenance,

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? No

• Stocks patient care supplies and equipment required for the Hospital at Home program. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.
• Works with department leadership to establish and maintain adequate par levels of storeroom supplies, including special order items and downtime forms.
• Checks supply expiration dates, rotation of supplies and maintenance of supply area for cleanliness.
• Establish and maintain adequate par levels of Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including but not limited to patient commodes, walkers and oxygen delivery devices.
• Establish and maintain adequate par levels of remote patient monitoring devices.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in proper working order prior to being deployed for patient use.
• Contacts other departments, such as Clinical Equipment, Central Supply, and Maintenance for assistance as appropriate.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

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:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program