Equipment Technician
- Decatur, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
- And more
- The Equipment Technician is responsible for care and maintenance of departmental equipment
- Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies
- Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures and practice guidelines
- Monitor equipment usage
- Manages equipment and supplies in each assigned department
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis to meet state requirements
- Provides product training to nursing staff utilizing manufacturers' recommendations
- Orders equipment and supplies as needed to maintain appropriate levels and special needs of a facility
- Maintains all surgical equipment to ensure correct cleaning and in good working order
- Works with Biomed and/or Maintenance for equipment that needs repair or adjustments
- Checks with departmental schedules to confirm equipment needs and the potential for conflicts in scheduling
- Monitors progression of schedule in relationship to the equipment needs while prioritizing tasks to make efficient use of time and availability
- Communicates clearly and frequently with coordinator to ensure equipment availability when needed
- Performs attendant duties as assigned
- Participates in continuous quality improvement teams and activities
- Participates in supporting the organization's vision, mission and values and adheres to Standards of Behavior
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High school/Vocational diploma or GED
- Technician training or AA Degree in electronics preferred
- Valid Driver's License and/or ability transport equipment and supplies as needed
- At least six months experience working in technical (industry/hospital) setting
- Patient care experience preferred
- CPR also strongly preferred
- Previous inventory management experience is sought but not required
- Previous healthcare or manufacturer specific experience is sought but not required
- Skill and ability to communicate verbally, including public-speaking, and in writing
- Skill and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Skill and ability to anticipate, manage, and adapt to change
- Skill and ability to operate independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Skill and ability to manage internal and external relationships
- Performs skills and competencies as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist if applicable