Equipment Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Equipment Tech, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous inspection, testing, maintenance, and distribution of various types of equipment, ensuring its optimal functionality, safety, and readiness for operational use. You will play a vital role in supporting departmental functions with reliable, properly functioning devices.

Every day, you will expertly troubleshoot, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on a wide array of equipment according to guidelines, identifying and rectifying malfunctions. You will also manage inventory, track usage, facilitate repairs, and collaborate with end-users to ensure timely delivery and proper utilization of devices, adhering strictly to safety and operational standards.

To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong mechanical and technical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail in equipment handling, and a keen understanding of device functionalities. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintenance, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment dedicated to ensuring high standards of equipment readiness and operational efficiency.

• Delivers equipment to patient rooms or standby locations in patient-ready condition with appropriate software, accessories, and disposables.
• Confidently communicates with clinical staff on the topics of equipment features, functionality, etc.
• Provides a quality service, performs to quality standards, and meets both customer and company metrics.
• Picks up, cleans, and processes all equipment, preparing it for patient ready use following all company and hospital protocols.
• Maintains and tracks all equipment ensuring:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Equipment tracking is complete and accurate- develops and maintains inventory of equipment/ supplies
  
  
  
  • Supply/ inventory levels are appropriate for demand
  
  
  
  • Facilitates the delivery of equipment to patients
  
  
  
  • Facilitated the retrieval of equipment
  
  
  
  • Cleaning of equipment
  
  
  
  • Ensures equipment is in working order and appropriate maintenance is completed by Biomed/ vendors
  
  
  

Job Requirements
Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and Customer service experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Customer service experience, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Prior work experience in hospital setting

Where You'll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.