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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Job Description
Under the direction and supervision of the Operations Manager, the PEMS Tech II (Unit to Unit) Technician is based in the Facility Services-Express Service Department and assists the hospital in provision of patient equipment by performing cleaning/sterilization of specified equipment in the following areas: Inpatient Nursing Units, Inpatient ICUs, Emergency Department and other departments as directed and perform equipment cleaning functions as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Maintains safe behavior according to the Hospital’s strict safety guidelines.
- Adheres to the standards, policies and procedures of the Hospital, following safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and other employees.
- Adheres to dress code and badge identification policies as required by the hospital.
- Adheres to the HIPAA standards for protecting patient information.
- Adheres to the guidelines provided within the multiple standard work documents supplied to them.
- Transports equipment in a manner complying with established LPCH & SHC guidelines.
- Answers iPhone using all appropriate functions of the Epic Transport Rover system and delivers equipment requests within the timeline specified in the Equipment Technician Guide book.
- Communicates effectively in a clear, concise manner.
- Demonstrates ability to organize workload by setting priorities.
PEMS TECHNICIAN II (Unit to Unit):
- Responsible for cleaning all assigned equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant wipes adhering to all manufacturer recommended cleaning procedures.
- Organize the soiled utility room. Call SPD, RT or PEMS for equipment pickup via the FSRC.
- Remove any equipment not functioning properly and red tag as needed. Call the FSRC or Clinical Technology for removal and repair of equipment.
- Search the unit and hospital for any missing equipment that is unit specific.
- Interact with all patients, visitors and staff demonstrating C-I-CARE behaviors.
- Contributes to the unit, department and hospital goals.
- Meets work agreements and responsibilities as defined within the PEMS Technicians Guide book.
- Adheres to the HIPAA standards for protecting patient information.
- Clean, pickup, distribute and store routine inventory items in accordance with established guidelines/policies or as directed.
- Log-out/tag-out broken equipment, ensure work orders are generated for the appropriate repair entity and facilitate transfer of these items to appropriate repair location.
- Keep PEMS work areas neat and organized with the equipment at the lowest possible profile.
- Escalate customer service complaints/issues promptly to the PEMS management staff.
- Logs out of Epic Rover 15 minutes prior to the end of their shift in order to complete all end-of-shift tasks and job requirements, check work e-mail and complete their assigned reports.
- Does not engage in personal tasks during their work shift unless on their 15-minute break or lunch, including but not limited to, use of a personal cell phone or other personal electronics, eating, or using the internet.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent
Experience
- One year as a PEMS Technician I or comparable experience.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Current CDL
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to effectively communicate in English (written, verbal and reading).
- Able to accurately, completely and independently perform the reading, writing and arithmetic required by the job.
- Meets the physical requirements of the job and is able to walk, stand and lift without endangering physical health or limiting work performance.
- Able to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources.
- Able to perform simple database entries and run reports as required.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The work involves considerable physical exertion such as frequent lifting of equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working with risk of exposure to contagious disease, radiation or infection, or working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. The employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
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