Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 12, 2024

Department:

31008414 Equipment Medical

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (40-hours per week)

• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts

• Every other weekend rotation

• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Transports, processes (cleaning, disinfecting, scanning) and redistributes patient care supplies and medical equipment (IV pumps, specialty beds, food pumps, slings, and other reusable equipment) to departments throughout the hospital. Ensures that customers are provided with the correct equipment requested.

Principle Responsibilities

• Picks up and processes equipment.
  • Rounds and picks up equipment in soiled utility areas.
  • Picks up specialty beds.
  • Tags all cleaned equipment with initials and date cleaned.
  • Returns clean equipment to Equipment Room.
  • Inspects equipment for damage/defects. Routes damaged items to Clinical Engineering Services(CES) for repair.
  • Scans medical equipment to track usage.
• Delivers equipment.
  • Identifies equipment originating at another facility and calls courier for return.
  • Delivers all equipment within scheduled timeframe.
  • Communicates with unit staff regarding delays in equipment delivery.
  • Determines allocation of available equipment to most effectively serve ANW patients.
  • Stocks par levels.
  • Stocks delivered materials onto departmental storage shelves.
• Manages slings and specialty beds.
  • Tracks sling usage.
  • Stock par levels of all slings.
  • Delivers clean reusable and disposable slings to designated location.
  • Delivers and retrieves specialty beds.
  • Assists with fleet bed exchange.
• Coordinates equipment rentals.
  • Utilizes internet and telephone resources to order rental equipment and schedule rental returns.
  • Reconciles requests against rental protocols and available equipment supplies; when necessary, provides staff with alternate ordering information.
• May complete patient transport (between 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM).
  • Uses Excellian for transport requests as needed.
  • Completes transport requests from Emergency Department.
  • Completes morgue transport requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 2 years experience in a hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently