Equipment Technician NICU

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours per week) M–F Days, primarily 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Onsite for NICU at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator or designee. Provides support to a nursing unit by maintaining unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and receives all incoming supplies and distributes to proper storage location in a timely manner.
• Checks and ensures stock rotation and expiration dates.
• Maintains par levels and makes recommendations to the Unit Manager for adjustment to pars based on utilization data.
• Enters requisition orders in the hospital computer system.
• Performs charge entry and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Completes routine quality checks on equipment; may set up specific equipment after competency training.
• Assists with room turnovers; maintains room stock levels, orders supply and equipment from central stores; assists with inventory management.

Technical Expertise

• General mechanical skill and ability to understand medical terminology and relate it to the equipment and supplies is required.
• Experience as an EMT or Medical Assistant training is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Supervisory experience: None.
• Possesses a valid State driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier’s requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children’s Hospital Employee Health Department.