Equipment Technician - Operating Room

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Job Summary

The Equipment Technician in Nursing Support Services is responsible for coordinating bed movement and department equipment in accordance with hospital policy and DNV

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct active repairs and yearly preventive maintenance on beds, stretchers,
  cribs,
  wheelchairs, and other hospital equipment, to ensure safety and availability
  • Performs equipment calibration and maintenance. The maintenance may include labeling,
  maintaining par levels for parts, and ordering equipment as needed.
  • Update and maintain inventory of all equipment, cleaning solutions, and any accessories.
  Includes updating computer inventory system and maintenance of Cidex log
  • Provide education/in service to departmental staff for evacuation equipment, safe patient
  handling, basic bed functions and specialty bed functions.
  • Perform annual inventory and maintenance of equipment
  • All other related assigned duties

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to disassemble, clean, and assemble equipment parts
  • Knowledge of inventory control basics

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with various departments and hospital staff

Physical Capabilities

Requires extended periods of standing, walking, talking, and listening. Occasional lifting up
to 50 pounds. Must be able to work irregular hours and may include weekends

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*