Infection Prevention Technician

Company Description

At ForTec, we offer an independent work environment, training on the top medical technologies, and interaction with physicians and medical professionals. We provide our employees with a generous benefits package including: 

• Competitive salary depending on experience; PLUS time and a half paid for hours worked over 40 per week
• 401k plan with generous company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing opportunity
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Service Awards
• Generous PTO allowance; over 3 weeks your first full year
• 7 Company Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Floating Holiday 
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Health and Wellness Rewards Program

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Job Description

We are seeking to fill a new opportunity within a start-up division under the ForTec Medical, Inc. umbrella of services.  Our extensive training program allows our technicians to deliver distinctive customer service to healthcare facilities by providing a variety of disinfection services in critical care areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review customer needs and take necessary steps to deliver successful disinfection services
• Load, and set up equipment within customer facilities; perform pre-service checklist
• Calibrate and monitor equipment effectively and associated devices during each event
• Monitor environmental conditions during disinfection cycles; suspends operation whenever controls for potential hazards are inadequate
• Ensure proper storage of equipment and supplies before and after each event
• Follow all requirements to prepare each room to be disinfected with the appropriate protective equipment and signage
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to commencing service
• Prepare and complete paperwork timely and accurately
• Demonstrate flexibility and be available for work when notified of an event
• Keep credentialing requirements consistently up to date and consistent with client standards, including all immunizations and vaccinations
• Record and submit accurate time worked and expense reports

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good teamwork with peers, management, sales team to achieve company goals
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills, representing a favorable image of the company at all times
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Basic computer skills

Key Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor degrees preferred
• Prior laboratory experience or associated coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or research preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during first or second shifts, for example 3:00pm - 11:00pm.  Late afternoon through the evening.  
• Occasional night, weekend, overnight or holiday coverage is possible
• Ability to routinely push, pull, or manipulate up to and over 50 pounds of medical equipment
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering environments where hydrogen peroxide concentrations are higher than OSHA permissible exposure limits
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Professional demeanor

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Additional Information

ForTec is an industry leader in improving patient health and healthcare by delivering innovative surgical laser technology to hospitals and healthcare professionals completely on demand. Present in more than 40 states, physicians enjoy the latest generation of surgical technologies from certified medical device manufacturers through our pay-per-use model. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a member of the United States armed forces, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.