Equipment Inventory Coordinator And Technician

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Job Title
Equipment Inventory Coordinator and Technician
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Transplant Center-Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute
Job Code
C16022
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Equipment Inventory Coordinator and Technician, you will play a vital role in providing the equipment needed to treat patients throughout the hospital. Some of your primary responsibilities include:
• Perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.
• Clean, triage, troubleshoot, repair and deliver specified medical devices and equipment.
• Complete performance verification and preventative maintenance.
• Document all work functions in electronic database(s).
• Assist with, and/or lead, special projects including new equipment deployment.
This position is within our Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute (HVTI). This unit handles more than 300 outpatients and has 22-30 inpatient beds. In this role, you will:

• Interacting with patients who have a heart pump (left ventricular assist device or Impella temporary pump).
• Work closely with OR and profusion staff to ensure those teams have the pumps needed.
• Order equipment for discharged patients and ensure they know how to operate the device while at home.
• Order all equipment in the vendor management system.
• Manage any recalled equipment.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Is independent and self-motivated.
• Has computer skills and can work with Microsoft Office and database management tools.
• Enjoys working on their feet.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Has experience with Epic, Excel and vendor management sites.
By taking this opportunity, you will work in an inclusive culture that offers room for growth and advancement based on quality, attendance, performance and experience. After two years in this role, you will be eligible for promotions to higher responsibility in the engineering field.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:

• Delivers, triages and recovers specified medical devices.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs specified medical devices.
• Documents work activity in an electronic database.
• Assists with, and/or leads, special projects as designated.
• May be required to orders supplies and ensure adherence to unit/department budget
• May be required to stock patient rooms or deploy supplies for use within unit/department
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• One year hospital medical device logistics/repair experience required.
• Additional years of experience in hospital operations, logistics or related military training may substitute for medical device experience.
• Training in operations, lean/Six Sigma, and/or process improvement desired.
• Must be proficient with usage of web applications, databases, and spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands and hazards include ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods of time; ability to lift equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds on a continual basis.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Keywords: inventory, equipment, heart, vascular, healthcare, heart pump, Impella, logistics
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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