Connecticut Children's Medical CenterHartford, CT, United States
15 days ago
Job description
SummaryThe Medical Support Services staff are accountable for the safe storage and cleaning of respiratory and other medical equipment to ensure adherence to infectious control and safety standards. S / he works collaboratively with biomed to ensure PMs and equipment updates are completed in a timely manner. S / he transports patients between units as requested, ensuring safety at all times.MAINTENANCE, DELIVERY AND CLEANING OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & RELATED SUPPLIES :
Responsible for sterilization of respiratory equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines to meet The Joint Commission standards.
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate cleaning of some other medical equipment including IV pumps, feeding pumps, bladder scanners, etc. to ensure they are clean, properly functioning and ready for the next patient use.
Responsible for accurate assemble of respiratory care equipment to ensure patient safety.
Rotates and stocks respiratory care equipment in all designated areas.
Responsible for the ordering of associated 'special-order' supplies to ensure they are available when needed.
Delivers medical equipment to patient care areas as needed.PATIENT TRANSPORT :
Transports appropriate patients within the organization, ensuring patient safety, clear hand offs and checking two unique identifiers to ensure correct patient and paperworkMONITORS EQUIPMENT USAGE AND DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS :
Monitors the use of some medical equipment for a variety of purposes, including : to determine if current supply meets the organizational need, to ensure rental equipment is returned as soon as possible, to ensure equipment is returned to the Depot when not in use and to rotate out equipmentEducation Required : High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.Experience Preferred : 1-2 years' experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferredLicenses / Certifications : CPR certification required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDSkills : Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word)Ability To : Follow routine verbal or written instructionsMaintain confidentiality of records / informationGather data, compile informationOrganize resources and establish priorities