Medical Equipment Technician

at  Atrium Health

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of duties in support of durable patient care equipment. Duties include cleaning, pick-up/delivery, inventory, tracking, and charging for durable medical equipment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS.

High school diploma or equivalent required

• Performs cleaning of equipment.
• Performs equipment inventory to verify quantities on hand in the department and on the units.
• Delivers clean equipment and picks up dirty equipment as needed and as directed.
• Orders patient specific rental equipment (i.e. wound vacs).
• Assists in various projects involving the department.
• Meets minimum department productivity standards.
• Understands customer needs and expectations and performs appropriate customer service.
• Communicates with Clinical Engineering daily on equipment that is inoperable. Participates in daily huddle.
  Physical Requirements
  Works in-patient care areas independently under stressful conditions. Continuous standing and walking; bending and/or stooping; reaches and/or stretches. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Pushes/pulls heavy loads.