Equipment Handling Attendant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to all requests for centralized equipment, supplies and accessories.

Performs tasks such as picking, delivering, issuing, receiving, inventorying, and stocking using the Department/System ERP platform.

Processes returns from customers to House Inventories and re-stocks to correct bin while checking for and disposing of outdated, damaged, and/or obsolete material.

Maintains high quality departmental customer service, both over the phone and in person, using excellent communication skills and exhibits a courteous and professional customer service-oriented attitude at all times.

Reports urgent or emergency equipment/supply shortages to direct Supervisor/Manager.

Inspects for bio-burden, cleans, disinfects/wipes, and prepares for re-distribution of all centralized pumps and equipment/equipment accessories as part of Materials Management Equipment Handling assignment area.

Maintains accurate inventory stock in Code Carts, Code Stretcher Luggage/Bags, and EZIO Kits in precise accordance with the applicable inventory lists per Hospital Code Team Policy (Policy IV.053).

Installs disposable supplies and accessories and performs regular inspection/testing of applicable equipment as required to meet the hospital needs.

Reports and records missing and/or damaged equipment and accessories.

Serves as initial contact for all centralized equipment inquiries from customers.

Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion on a daily basis.

Cleans work area prior to end of shift in preparation for the oncoming shift.

Function as the resource person for training new Equipment Handling Attendants.

Aid in the orientation and training of new employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighing in excess of 600 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to stand, walk, and handle equipment/materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess visual and oral acuity.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Math skills necessary to count, inventory, and convert each/box/case quantities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (both phone and personal).
• Must understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
• An excellent customer service attitude is essential.