Respiratory Equipment Technician

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Equipment Technician has overall responsibility for the maintenance and supply of equipment in the area in which they support. Coordinates and acts as a liaison between several different hospital departments and service lines to ensure equipment, supplies, and environmental needs are met. Ensure that the patient care environment and bedside carts are adequately stocked with unit specific supplies and equipment. Coordinates equipment maintenance and supply with hospital technician assigned to the area(s) of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Coordinates routine equipment maintenance and inspection schedules with Hospital Technician.
* Coordination and monitoring of loaned, borrowed, and equipment out for repair.
* Effectively maintains appropriate quality improvement and control programs in response to staff and patient feedback, internal standards of care and external requirements.
* Maintains a professional work environment: keeps work area clean and organized. Practices good time management.
* Manages equipment storage and maintenance including removing broken equipment and expediting repairs when necessary.
* Monitors and recommends changes to policies and procedures for the operations and activities of the Supply.
* Distribution systems ensuring compliance with applicable requirements of Federal, State and any other regulatory agencies.
* Monitors methods and procedures for ordering, receiving, issuing, quality control, charge collection and reconciliations of inventory.
* Recommends space and other resources needed by the department to meet patient, departmental and staff needs.
* Responsible for self-assessment and personal professional development of new skills or clinical knowledge to maintain current with position.
* Responsible for the implementation and management of new equipment, projects, methods, procedures and systems.