Medical Equipment Library Technician

at  Liverpool Heart Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Medical Equipment Library (MEL) has a requirement for two part time technicians working three days a week Monday to Friday with some requirement for Saturday working, with time off in lieu to cover. The MEL is a central store for frequently used medical Equipment. MEL technicians issue equipment to departments as required and collect equipment once finished with. Before being returned in to the library all equipment is cleaned and checked by the MEL technicians.
MEL technicians also reprocess the Trusts ventilators after patient use. Removing the old “dirty patient circuit”, retaining and cleaning the reusable components of the circuit, before fitted a new circuit. MEL technicians reprocess between three and four thousand ventilators a year.
All loans are recorded by the MEL team on the departments computer system.
Delivery and collection of medical equipment through out the hospital.
Cleaning of medical equipment returned after patient use.
Reprocess hospital ventilators after patient use.
Perform basic checks of medical equipment.
Liaise closely with Medical Engineering Team to identify medical equipment due service or repair.
Ensure accurate loan records are maintained.
While not having patient contact, technicians will be required to deliver and collect medical equipment from Intensive Care and Theatre areas.
There maybe a requirement to work some Saturdays with time off in lieu during the week to cover.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ‘to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation’.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance of Medical Equipment Library, ensuring all medical equipment is collected and delivered to clinical areas following processes as detailed in Medical Equipment Library Policy.

Collection of all medical equipment from clinical areas after use
Follow decontamination process for medical equipment
Delivery of medical equipment to clinical areas
Be able to perform basic checks on equipment when they arrive in the Medical Equipment Library or other areas designated by the manager.
Be able to provide support and trouble shoot any problems clinical staff may have when using medical equipment
Liaise closely with staff from Medical Engineering ensuring equipment receives planned maintenance
Ensure accurate database records are maintained
Undertake a range of administration & clerical duties associated with the post
Be familiar with the Trusts policy/procedure for reporting Clinical Incidents
Assist in audits of medical equipment usage
Liaise with equipment manufacturers and agents to facilitate equipment availability
To be aware of and adhere to the trust mission statement, values and goals.