EQUIPMENT CLEANER

To clean and disinfect hospital medical equipment, keep logbooks up to date, research new equipment for manufactures cleaning guidelines and usage protocol.

Key Responsibilities :

• Clean and disinfect all soiled medical equipment per approved proper cleaning procedures.
• Bag items that have been cleaned.
• Maintain the available stock of cleaned medical equipment for patient care : Keep clean equipment organized, and ready for use in the clean equipment room
• Apply tagging system to items cleaned for proper identification and verification.
• Maintain Soiled Equipment Room and Clean Equipment Room cleanliness, floors, counter, sink and shelves should be sanitized daily.
• Able to distinguish between clean and dirty areas.
• Follows infection Control policies on wearing Personal Protective Equipment while cleaning.
• Maintain and stock cleaning cart with approved cleaning supplies.
• Plans and assesses priorities to maintain adequate protection with minimum supervision.
• Proper techniques used for the rotation of stock.
• Check expiration dates, replace out of date items.
• Provide daily documentation of areas of coverage and itemized list of equipment cleaned.
• Stays updated with cleaning procedures and manufacturers manual of operation for each equipment.
• Properly use, store, and maintain chemicals.
• Report any chemical spills to Director of Environment of Care
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities.
• Follow all infection control measures implemented by the facility.
• Must be able to stay standing and walking most of the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Fill out and properly file and keep organized all Equipment Cleaning paperwork.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and two-way communication with other departments.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Attend formal training / education to improve and / or advance position skills.
• Report any non-compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of EVS.

Qualifications :

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities : Attention to detail; Understand and follow written and verbal communications; Able to read and write in English; Good organizational skills; Responsible and cooperative attitude; Neat and clean personal appearance; Understanding the difference between visibly clean and microscopically clean; Ability to rotate shifts and days off as required to perform assignments. Ability to maintain confidentiality of clients; Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions in client areas; Time management skills and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision; Experience in the healthcare field; Computer knowledge.

Education : Prefer high school diploma or equivalency.

Licensure : None required.