Equipment Tech

Job Title: Equipment Tech

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: OB Support Center

Req #: 0000246421

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.05 - $20.05 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is searching for a qualified Equipment Technician. The Equipment Technician is responsible for the preparation, set-up, troubleshooting and coordination of services and repair for all clinical equipment in the Operating Room. Participates in the care, preparation and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the OR. Participates in the set-up, opening and breakdown of a case in the OR.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited high school
• BLS certification from AHA
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to push carts/stretchers with weights more than 300 pounds
• Ability to stand or/walk for a long period
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to see small objects/letters/numbers, color vision and the ability to see and distinguish different colors, and the ability to adjust focus

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year experience with cleaning and distribution process of medical equipment preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time, Evening Shift (22.5 hours per week)

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the assembling of equipment and supplies in preparation for various operative procedures performed by physicians or nurses. Cleans and returns equipment as necessary.
• Assists in transporting patients to and from the OR.
• Assists the nurse with personal needs of the patient such as changing gowns, blankets, cleansing and positioning.
• Assures all equipment is properly checked by the Biomedical Department (i.e. sticker and appropriate date) and acts as a liaison with Biomed regarding product recalls.
• Responsible for the retrieval and distribution of equipment ensures adequate levels of patient care equipment to meet patients needs
• Responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of patient care equipment
• Assumes responsibility for the tracking and documentation of aspects of management of patient care equipment
   

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.