Equipment Distribution Technician

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency / trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Equipment Distribution Technician

Job Code : 4272

FLSA : N

Job Level : B2

Supervisory Responsibility : No

• Work Schedule is 6 : 30 AM to 7 : 00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

General Description of the Job Class

The Patient Transport Equipment Technician plays a crucial role in enhancing patient safety and optimizing patient flow within the DUHS Medical campus. Collaborating with general patient transport duties, this position is responsible for various tasks related to the management of patient care equipment and supplies used throughout the facility by patient transport services, specifically internal to DUH, not outside the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is preferred.

Experience :

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate the English language.

High school diploma or GED required.

Basic computer knowledge of Windows operating environment.

Experience

No previous experience is required for this position, but up to six months experience is desired.

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate the English language.

Basic computer knowledge of Windows operating environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Displays positive working relations with team members and customers throughout the hospital, communicating positively and appropriately.

Dresses in accordance with the dress code while adhering to proper hygiene when reporting for work and performing job duties.

Adheres to the established policies addressing the confidentiality of patient information.

Respects patients privacy, always knocking before entering a patient room and identifying yourself.

Employee is flexible and willing to help other team members when presented with a situation that warrants cooperation and teamwork.

Working conditions require extensive standing and walking for long periods of time.

Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment up to and over 100 lbs.

Exposure to common cleaning chemicals on a daily basis.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N / A

Job Code : 00004272 EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION TECH

Job Level : B2

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it isessential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions :

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.