Equipment Specialist

Position Objective:

Responsible for all DME supply room inventory par levels hospital-wide; collects broken equipment, performs basic inspections of DME per standards set by the AAMC Biomedical Department and makes sure DME is clean, functional, and safe for patient use.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Helps maintain the VERSUS RFID tracking system by maintaining RFID tags and RFID tag batteries and updating / managing the software device information.
2. Will use the VERSUS RFID tracking system daily. Will have privileges in the Mednet system to track Mednet devices and run reports.
3. Receives communication from designated departmental personnel for DME needs via EPIC CLINCON system primarily, phone secondarily.
4. Performs physical and virtual rounds throughout the hospital collecting all broken equipment hospital wide and returning it to the central DME storage area for Biomed pick up. Returns repaired equipment to clinical areas. Replaces broken equipment with spares to eliminate clinical downtime. Performs minor repair/replacement tasks. Enters Biomed work orders if needed.
5. Is responsible for all DME supply room inventory par levels hospital-wide as well as the central equipment storage location.
6. Performs basic inspection of DME per standards set by the AAMC Biomedical Department and makes sure DME is clean, functional, and safe for patient use. Collects/reports relevant DME data including cleaning, repair, and staff cleaning compliance statistics. Maintains records of maintenance, inventory and safety inspection activities in accordance with departmental policies.
7. Educates staff on basic functions of DME.
8. Will be on the project team for large volume equipment projects such as (IV pump exchanges) and unpack and inspect delivered equipment, asset tag and put in computer inventory system, and help deliver/exchange new equipment.
9. Performs all duties in accordance with all MOSHA, Equipment and Manufacturer safety regulations with respect to personal protective equipment and safe equipment operations.
10. Disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrollment in an accredited Bioengineering program/medical terminology experience.
• One year experience in a hospital setting

Required License/Certifications: 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range$22.47—$28.66 USD

**Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
**•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•    Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition Assistance Benefits
•    Employee Referral Bonus Program
•    Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
•    Wellness Programs
•    Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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