Orlando Health · 15 hours ago
Equipment Specialist
Orlando, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOrlando Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Patient Transporter to join their Transport team. The role involves safely moving patients, delivering equipment, and providing support across departments to ensure the hospital runs smoothly.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital
Assesses the patient to determine the most effective method for transport including the use of Transport Tracking Remote Data Entry dispatch system and ADC telephone switchboard
Ability to vocalize and stop a process that may potentially compromise a patient’s safety
Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department
Maintain all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition
Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas
Possess the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine PSI in an oxygen tank as well as the ability to transfer an oxygen regulator from one oxygen tank to another
Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient
Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital
Assist in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout multiple facilities
Assist in restocking standby storage areas or returns it to the equipment room
Able to communicate effectively with internal customers to modify, reschedule, and/or cancel transport requests
Able to critically think and prioritize patient transport requests during peak times and/or as patients status change
Assist with training and educating Patient Transportation and Clinical/Orthopedic Equipment Management new hires
Inspects equipment for proper condition and places broken equipment out of service
Tracks receipt of all equipment, monitors inventories and reports any back orders or delivery problems to Supervisor
Responsible for daily tracking of rental equipment such as specialty beds, wound vacs and other medical machinery by physical verification and computer generated report verification
Communicates with vendors, placing orders for rental equipment, receiving, and product returns
Possess ability to track, clean, maintain, and assemble orthopedic equipment such as trapeze bed frames, traction weights and pulleys, hot/cold therapy machines, CPM, and lifts
Participates in community events
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
This Team Member must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting with others in multiple departments and disciplines
Understand and demonstrate outstanding behavior and attitude of Orlando Health’s “PROMISE”, which will support and facilitate the department’s mission, vision, and values
Familiar with MSDA book contents and procedures
Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate
Demonstrate initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, departmental and interdepartmental processes, and any other activities that affect quality
Makes room to room rounds, when required, to locate equipment for the clinical staff
Notes when PM, upgrade and safety checks are due and forwards equipment to Bio Meds
Maintains accurate records of every piece of equipment delivered throughout the multiple facilities
Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of role to patient care
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
Must have good working knowledge and be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the TeleTracking, Allscripts and all other programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable
Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association – renewed every two years
National Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPS) by Safe Kids USA – renewed every two years (Palmers Hospital only)
One (1) year in patient care or customer service role to include at least three (3) months of patient transport or medical equipment distribution experience
Benefits
Education : Preferred Education Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Online High School, English Language Learning, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Health : Medical, Prescription Drug Plan, Free Virtual Visits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dental Plans, and Vision Plans
Retirement : Up to 5% employer matching contributions 100% vested in OH’s contributions after three years of service with 1,000 hours or more
Well-Being : TELUS Health, Active and Fit (access to fitness centers at a low rate), Real Appeal Weight Loss Program, Discount Program via PerkSpot, Team Member Pantry, Pet Therapy, Respite Rooms, and Grab and Go Meals
Life Insurance : Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Life
Time Away: PTO, Four weeks paid parental leave, Leave of Absence, Extended Leave Plan, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Family/Pets: Fertility Benefits, Adoption Assistance, Up to 10 days per calendar year (use for: Back-up Child Care, Back-up Elder Care, and Back-up Pet Care), Virtual Tutoring, OH Way Scholarship, and Pet Insurance
Voluntary : Auto Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
Company
Orlando Health
Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.
10001+ employees
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Executive Vice President
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