Equipment Technician
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $17.24 - $24.35 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
The Equipment Tech is responsible for performing various duties, under oversight of the Manager of Respiratory Care and
with the guidance of licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, to prepare, transport, set up and conduct quality
checks of Respiratory Services equipment in routine situations. Incumbents also set up patients for various
tests, perform routine electrocardiograms, enter patient data in computer systems, orders/stocks equipment
and supplies and incidental clerical support tasks as assigned.
Work is conducted in accordance with established CHI Saint Joseph Health procedures, safety and risk
management standards, and guidelines for response to emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assembles, cleans, processes and sets up all respiratory therapy equipment in accordance with current
procedures.
Collects, decontaminates, assembles, and redistributes equipment; disassembles, cleans, and re-assemble
equipment.
Performs quality checks on equipment in accordance with operation verification procedures for
ventilators and other associated equipment such as heaters.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis to meet state requirements.
Responds to routine and emergency calls to deliver and set up equipment for immediate use.
Makes daily rounds to assigned areas to ensure adequate stock levels are available at all department
equipment stations; orders/stocks equipment and supplies as needed to maintain par levels and special
needs of assigned areas.
Replenishes storage areas and respiratory care carts with adequate inventory, as necessary.
Maintains adequate inventory in the equipment assembly area.
Monitors equipment usage; tracks utilization for billing purposes.
Enters and maintains patient billing records in computer systems.
Performs general clerical support duties such as answering phones, making appointments.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed
within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities
required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Six months of related work experience, preferably in a
hospital setting that demonstrates attainment of the
requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
Required Licensure and Certifications: BLS-CPR within 5 days
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities and Training:
Click here Ability to clean, process, assemble and test
respiratory equipment according to established
procedures.
Ability to effectively perform, or learn to perform,
electrocardiogram procedures.
Ability to demonstrate detail-oriented skills related to
recording information, and patient billing.
Ability to understand and effectively apply verbal and
written instructions and procedural guidelines.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in
English sufficient to perform the duties of the
position.
Ability to use office equipment and automated
systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Where You'll Work
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph 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.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
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