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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 11 hours ago

Device Technician I

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. The Device Technician I role involves supporting the department in delivering patient-centered care by managing devices, conducting quality checks, and educating patients on device use.

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Responsibilities

Inventory and management of devices and other related equipment

Maintain equipment storage, transport, and cleaning for all patients’ personal equipment on admission

Perform quality checks, data downloads, equipment checks

Manage and track patient devices through computer based programs for all equipment

Interacting with the manufacturers in regard to device management

Involved in coordination with team for new device financial processing and shipment of equipment

Assist with equipment recalls with clinical team

Assist in device setups, new devices

Active in identifying areas for patient care improvement/safety

Involved in supporting clinical staff with trends and quality analysis

Accurately documents in patient medical record consistent with established EPIC work flows as per practice. Using own login, document in EPIC using approved abbreviations, codes, smart phrases, insurance-related documentation, patient encounters, and communications per office policy

Programs and distributes devices in ambulatory and inpatient hospital setting

Educates patient on device use and provides technical support with equipment

Maintains compliance to equipment related infection control procedures

Manages the inventory and ensures timely return of devices

Performs tasks associated with scheduling in EMR and in external vendor systems

Daily Communication with Care Teams

Qualification

Device maintenancePatient educationEPIC documentationBasic Cardiac Life SupportSleep medicine experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

1+ years experience in sleep medicine setting

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees