TECHNICIAN, EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION-Jacksonville,FL

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transports patient care equipment and supplies as directed by dispatcher, lead, or manager.
• Completes distribution calls within allotted time standards.
• Delivers and/or sets up required equipment at various patient care areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reports to the nursing unit and notifies nursing staff or HUC of equipment being delivered and/or picked up and records delivery and/or pickup.
• Notifies dispatcher, lead, or manager by radio or phone of completion of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed. If a delay or problem occurs in delivery of equipment, technician will inform dispatcher, lead, or manager and proceed according to instructions issued.
• Returns equipment promptly to the Equipment Distribution department after pick-up and performs proper cleaning and infection control procedures per hospital policy and manufacturer specifications.
• Performs basic operational check on all equipment made ready for distribution.
• Inspects equipment for current and up-to-date preventive maintenance and delivers any out-of-date items to Clinical Engineering.
• Makes rounds on multiple patient units at least three times per shift daily.
• Knows the process to report broken equipment, also generate a work request, and delivers it to the proper area for repair.
• Participates in in-service education sessions and related to training to increase personal knowledge of specific work-related issues and personal development.
• Responds to customers (hospital staff and physicians) requests in a professional, helpful and timely manner in person and on the telephone.
• Provides directions and other helpful information to visitors and others while performing distribution duties.
• Follows departmental/hospital policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are intrinsic to the successful operation of the account and the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods.