Equipment Support Technician I

Title: Equipment Support Technician I

Location: Long Beach

Department: Central Equipment Services

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Pay Range*: $20.80/hr - $21.75/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Equipment Support Technician I cleans, prepares, and distributes durable medical equipment issued to patients in the medical center. He/she is responsible for the retrieval, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and storage of all reusable and single-use devices used during the patient's visit.

The Equipment Support Technician I works at all times in compliance with statutory regulations as promulgated by The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), and any other applicable regulatory agencies. Incumbent may be required to demonstrate specific job duties or functions as required. This position reports to the department Coordinator or senior technician on duty.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Performs physical inspections on all durable medical equipment. Cleans and disinfects all durable medical equipment in compliance with all applicable statutory regulations.

Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times. Possesses thorough knowledge of cleaning and decontamination procedures for a variety of equipment and instruments. Uses best practices when decontaminating equipment to ensure safety of patients and caregivers.

Regularly performs testing on all durable medical equipment to ensure safety and functionality. Identifies and reports any equipment issues to appropriate personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
  
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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

1 years prior work experience in equipment support services is preferred. Must have basic knowledge of disinfection and sterilization processes.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSM) certification or certification from the Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is preferred.