Equipment Distribution Tech

Company: Alliance Community Hospital
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION To perform distribution of equipment and procedural supplies to all nursing units with patient care responsibilities. This includes delivery, pick up, decontamination, checking and filling of specialty carts, management of supplies and portable equipment and returning devices to service. To complete instrument tracking on all devices and process all requisitions for patient care. Complete inventory management of these supplies. Serve as an expert to Nursing Units for patient care supplies and equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES # EXPECTATIONS Understands and follows all procedures for decontamination of equipment, specialty carts and supplies. Handles/disposes of infectious waste according to proper procedure. Follow manufacturer#s instructions for disinfecting and checking equipment. Must be knowledgeable of preparation area guidelines and standards and implements those practices. JOB REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED. WORKING CONDITIONS: Sterile Processing has 24/7 coverage.# Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed. Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage. Blood and body fluid exposure. Extensive walking or standing for long periods of time. Heavy lifting pulling and pushing required. Must have basic computer skills. Staff may be assigned to different locations within the Aultman Health Foundation. # PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM Be high school graduate or equivalent. Have ability to communicate effectively. Work effectively with fellow coworkers. Be in good physical and mental health. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Must be able to push/pull a cart weighing up to 300 pounds. Must be able to stand in one place for up to 3 hours at a time. Must be able to walk up to 5 miles in eight hours period. Must possess good manual dexterity. Must possess good personal hygiene. Must maintain good attendance according to policy. Must be reliable and accountable. Must have basic computer skills. Must continue education in the field of Sterile Processing. Must have critical thinking skills and prioritization of workflow. Must be detail-oriented to products and quality. # All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to#race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.#

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To perform distribution of equipment and procedural supplies to all nursing units with patient care responsibilities. This includes delivery, pick up, decontamination, checking and filling of specialty carts, management of supplies and portable equipment and returning devices to service. To complete instrument tracking on all devices and process all requisitions for patient care. Complete inventory management of these supplies. Serve as an expert to Nursing Units for patient care supplies and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Understands and follows all procedures for decontamination of equipment, specialty carts and supplies.

Handles/disposes of infectious waste according to proper procedure. Follow manufacturer's instructions for disinfecting and checking equipment.

Must be knowledgeable of preparation area guidelines and standards and implements those practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sterile Processing has 24/7 coverage. Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.

Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation

Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.

Blood and body fluid exposure.

Extensive walking or standing for long periods of time.

Heavy lifting pulling and pushing required.

Must have basic computer skills.

Staff may be assigned to different locations within the Aultman Health Foundation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

Be high school graduate or equivalent.

Have ability to communicate effectively.

Work effectively with fellow coworkers.

Be in good physical and mental health.

Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Must be able to push/pull a cart weighing up to 300 pounds.

Must be able to stand in one place for up to 3 hours at a time.

Must be able to walk up to 5 miles in eight hours period.

Must possess good manual dexterity.

Must possess good personal hygiene.

Must maintain good attendance according to policy.

Must be reliable and accountable.

Must have basic computer skills.

Must continue education in the field of Sterile Processing.

Must have critical thinking skills and prioritization of workflow.

Must be detail-oriented to products and quality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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