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