Day (United States of America) Equipment Technician - Clinical Decision Unit The Equipment Tech position incorporates performance of clerical and receptionist duties on assigned unit; maintaining equipment and level of supplies in the assigned unit and assisting unit staff and manager in maintaining an environment that enhances patient safety standards; may also assist with patient care responsibilities as assigned. - High School Diploma or GED equivalent required - Successful completion and maintenance of AHA BLS - Knowledge of medical terminology and/or unit secretary certification preferred - Health related experience in supply and distribution or as an Equipment Tech, Nursing Assistant, or Operating Room Tech preferred - Completion of General Orientation and Unit Orientation and unit-specific competency checklist - Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer - Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments - Enters physician orders into the computer accurately and efficiently; ensures orders are being entered using correct patient name, medical record number and visit number - Establishes priority of unit needs - Aware of role in all emergency situations - Assembles and maintains patient's chart, ensure all paperwork in chart has correct patient label - Orders unit supplies and chart forms - Greets patient, visitor, physician and other hospital personnel in a courteous, friendly manner - If Monitor Tech competent - ensures all patients are being monitored while on unit; ensures all alarms are active; responds to all monitor alarms and notifies RN, charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or manager as necessary, and obtains a sample of the alarm rhythm and places in appropriate section on the chart - Notifies the RN immediately for any change in patient cardiac rhythm - Admits, discharges and transfers patients appropriately and in a timely manner - Collaborates with Biomedical Department regarding proper maintenance and functioning of equipment - Check that the unit equipment is working properly; reports defective equipment to appropriate department, tags equipment per policy and notifies nurse manager as necessary - Maintains unit level of supplies - Keeps equipment clean and disinfected using appropriate cleaning solution technique - Maintains a clean, safe environment by observing for possible hazards - Run errands to other departments such as SPD, Radiology, Laboratory, and other nursing units - Assists with transport of patients to other areas of hospital - Assists with patient care responsibilities and duties as assigned - Checks patient identification band for two identifiers prior to any interaction with the patient - Performs as an effective Team Member - Demonstrates professional development and accountability