Equipment Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

Day (United States of America) Equipment Technician

• Clinical Decision Unit The Equipment Tech position incorporates performance of clerical and receptionist duties on assigned unit; maintaining equipment and level of supplies in the assigned unit and assisting unit staff and manager in maintaining an environment that enhances patient safety standards; may also assist with patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Successful completion and maintenance of AHA BLS
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or unit secretary certification preferred
• Health related experience in supply and distribution or as an Equipment Tech, Nursing Assistant, or Operating Room Tech preferred
• Completion of General Orientation and Unit Orientation and unit-specific competency checklist
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer
• Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments
• Enters physician orders into the computer accurately and efficiently; ensures orders are being entered using correct patient name, medical record number and visit number
• Establishes priority of unit needs
• Aware of role in all emergency situations
• Assembles and maintains patient's chart, ensure all paperwork in chart has correct patient label
• Orders unit supplies and chart forms
• Greets patient, visitor, physician and other hospital personnel in a courteous, friendly manner
• If Monitor Tech competent - ensures all patients are being monitored while on unit; ensures all alarms are active; responds to all monitor alarms and notifies RN, charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or manager as necessary, and obtains a sample of the alarm rhythm and places in appropriate section on the chart
• Notifies the RN immediately for any change in patient cardiac rhythm
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients appropriately and in a timely manner
• Collaborates with Biomedical Department regarding proper maintenance and functioning of equipment
• Check that the unit equipment is working properly; reports defective equipment to appropriate department, tags equipment per policy and notifies nurse manager as necessary
• Maintains unit level of supplies
• Keeps equipment clean and disinfected using appropriate cleaning solution technique
• Maintains a clean, safe environment by observing for possible hazards
• Run errands to other departments such as SPD, Radiology, Laboratory, and other nursing units
• Assists with transport of patients to other areas of hospital
• Assists with patient care responsibilities and duties as assigned
• Checks patient identification band for two identifiers prior to any interaction with the patient
• Performs as an effective Team Member
• Demonstrates professional development and accountability