Medical Equipment Processing Technician

Medical Equipment Processing Technician

Department: KH Pump Cleaning
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 2-10
Shift 2

Job Description

The Medical Equipment Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, visual inspection, and operational verification of small medical equipment to include IV Pumps, PCA Pumps, SCD Pumps, Epidural Pumps, and Wound Vac. Additionally they will assure proper PAR levels of these devices on the Patient Care floors (as allowed by census, and device availability). They will assure all equipment that is tagged as having an issue, is overdue for a PM inspection, or fails a visual or operational verification is not returned to service but is sent to an appropriate Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) for repair and or PM Inspection.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate of Applied Science preferred.

Experience

1 year of experience in Hospital or Nursing Home environment working with Universal Precautions preferred.

Working Conditions

Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
FTE: 1.000000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Rotating Weekend
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U45 - CWA 1168 Clinical Engineering
Requisition ID#: 17746
Grade: MEPT1
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $19.59 -$24.81

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!