Equipment Specialist - FT - Days - Doctors Comm Med Ctr

About the Role

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 ensures DME is clean, functional, and safe for patient use.

Responsibilities

• Helps maintain the VERSUS RFID tracking system by managing RFID tags, batteries, and software device information.
• Uses the VERSUS RFID tracking system daily and has privileges in the Mednet system to track devices and run reports.
• Receives DME needs communication via EPIC CLINCON (primarily) and phone (secondarily).
• Performs physical and virtual rounds to collect broken equipment, return it to the central DME storage area for Biomed pickup, and replace it with spares to minimize clinical downtime.
• Performs minor repair/replacement tasks and enters Biomed work orders as needed.
• Manages DME supply room inventory par levels hospital-wide and in the central equipment storage location.
• Performs basic inspections of DME per AAMC Biomedical Department standards, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and safety.
• Collects and reports DME data, including cleaning, repair, and staff cleaning compliance statistics.
• Maintains records of maintenance, inventory, and safety inspection activities per departmental policies.
• Educates staff on basic DME functions.
• Participates in large-volume equipment projects (e.g., IV pump exchanges), including unpacking, inspecting, asset tagging, inventorying, and delivering/exchanging equipment.
• Adheres to MOSHA, equipment, and manufacturer safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Disposes of hazardous waste in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is expected.

Pay

$22.47—$28.66 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees working >1000 hours/year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D (full-time employees)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.