Equipment Technician: NICU

Akron Children's Hospital - Akron, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Akron, OH

Hospitals

About the position

The Equipment Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining unit-based equipment and supplies within the NICU at Akron Children's Hospital. This position ensures that all equipment is operational and that supplies are adequately stocked, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator or designee.
• Provides support to a nursing unit by maintaining unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels.
• Inspects and receives all incoming supplies, and distributes to proper storage location in a timely manner.
• Checks and ensures stock rotation and expiration dates.
• Maintains Par levels, makes recommendations to the Unit Manager for adjustment to Pars based on utilization data.
• Enters requisition orders in the hospital computer system.
• Performs charge entry and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Completes routine quality checks on equipment, may set up specific equipment after competency training, assist with room turnovers; maintains room stock levels, orders supply and equipment from central stores; and assists with inventory management; and other duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience using general mechanical skills and understanding medical terminology as it relates to equipment and supplies is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as an EMT or Medical Assistant training is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.