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SUMMARY:The appropriate management and deployment of the Common Pool Medical Equipment (CPME) significantly contributes to the overall quality of healthcare delivered at the Medical Center.The primary function of the Clinical Equipment Coordinator (CEC) is the management of the CPME and its related supplies and accessories to ensure that sufficient CPME devices and their corresponding supplies are available to clinical staff for the administration proper patient care.The CEC contributes to the success of the business of the Clinical Engineering Department by providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supported with a positive attitude.The CEC will be logistically supported by the following departments: Nursing, Materials Management, Transport, and Biomedical Engineering.Common Pool Medical Equipment (CPME):olI.V. PumpsEpidural PumpsFeeding PumpsSuction PumpsHyper/Hypo Thermia MachinesPatient WarmersBP MachinesThermometersPulse OximetersCPM MachinesSequential Compression MachinesAir Mattress PumpsTrapeze UnitsIV PolesSurgicare Patient Issued DMEAdditional CPME as directed./olBrown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform assigned duties in accordance with current Materials Management Policies and ProceduresCarries a pager and responds promptly to pages for serviceMaintain an accurate and dynamic inventory of all CPME throughout the medical center.Clean and tag equipment to established standard.Monitor and maintain par levels of both CPME and their corresponding consumables/ accessories for efficient allocation and deployment by performing daily rounds in the various nursing floors, designated clean and dirty equipment rooms, and the patient rooms that have been designated as home for certain CPME.Track consumableccessory inventories and submit purchase lists to Materials Management to maintain necessary operational inventory.Respond to all service requests for CPME. The CEC will provide first look response to all service requests and will determine if problem is equipment, operator, or a procedural error. The CEC will send equipment to Biomedical Engineering for testing, repair, and upgrades.Ensure Preventative Maintenance inspections occur on time for CMPE by partnering with Biomedical Engineering.Interface with Nursing and Materials Management to facilitate the rental of CPME needed to meet the needs of patient care during periods of high census.Interface with Materials Management to research and present product information, upgrade options, and pricing to Nursing Management to ensure that CMPE is wisely purchased and is operated properly throughout its useful life.Assist Materials Management and Nursing in the coordination of clinical trials and evaluations with regard to communicating product information, logistical issues, product warranty information, and staff education plans.Job Relationships:olNursing:olWill interface with nursing to provide on-going training to the Nursing staff on the basic functions of the CEC.Actively communicate with nursing to help determine and maintain par levels for both equipment and consumablesccessories.Will assist Nursing in following established procedures for rotating the CPME between the patient floors and the designated Dirty equipment rooms.Will assist Nursing in following established procedures on cleaning equipment for placing dirty equipment back into service as needed when the CEC is not available./olMaterials Management:olWill interface with Materials Management to provide on-going training to their staff on the basic functions of the CEC.Will Interface with Materials Management to obtain training on the basic functions of the Storeroom and related systems.Will assist Materials Management in setting up an interactive system with the CEC to maintain CPME accessories and consumables./olPatient Transport:olWill interface and train with Patient Transport and maintain competency as a Patient Transport Associate.Will assist Patient Transport during periods of high call volume or short staffing.Will rotate one weekend day shift every three (3) weeks as Patient Transport Associate./ol/olManagement of Time and Resources:Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.Is reliable in respect to attendance.Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.Quality:Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services.Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.Produces quality results.Continually strives to improve the quality of work. Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in a Health Care environmentIs cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.Responds to requests in a timely manner.Handles interruptions in a skillful way.Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.Basic technical knowledge of clinical equipment preventive and corrective repair standards.Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve equipment repairs is critical to success in this role.Knowledge of computers, electrical, electronic and mechanical principles required.Ability to explain and demonstrate the correct operation of clinical equipment to medical personnel required.Knowledge of clinical equipment preventive and corrective repair standards.EDUCATION:High school and or/some experience with clinical equipment or supplies.

Pay Range:

$19.79-$28.86

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

Per Diem

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East