Equipment Technician - Patient Transportation | 9:45A -6:15P
- Requisition #: 171604
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/12/2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." As a Magnet Recognized Hospital, we have a community of nearly 3,000 professional nurses who provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.
The primary purpose of the the Equipment Technician, Patient Transportation is a critical role responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and availability of patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. This position ensures that all equipment is in optimal condition, readily available for use, and efficiently organized to support the needs of the medical center. The coordinator will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and leadership to maintain equipment integrity and enhance overall patient transportation services.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
Operational Shifts:(working alternating weekends and holidays is required)
6:45AM - 3:15PM (rotating weekends)
KEY FUNCTIONS:
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Equipment Inventory, Ordering, Maintenance. and Repairs
· Oversee the routine maintenance and repair of patient transportation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
· Conduct regular inspections of wheelchairs and stretchers to identify and address any maintenance needs promptly.
· Coordinate with external vendors for repairs requiring specialized expertise, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
· Maintain an accurate inventory of all patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Implement asset tagging for effective monitoring and reconciliation of equipment usage and availability.
· Develop and maintain a systematic inventory management system to track equipment status, location, and condition.
· Assess equipment needs based on usage patterns and coordinate the ordering of new equipment as necessary.
· Work with purchasing departments to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts and new equipment.
· Monitor and manage equipment stock levels to prevent shortages and ensure adequate supply in high-volume areas.
Vendor and Client Relationship Management
· Liaise with transportation team members and departmental leaders to communicate equipment availability, shortages, and any issues impacting service delivery.
· Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their equipment needs and address concerns promptly.
· Provide regular updates to leadership regarding equipment status, usage trends, and identified challenges.
· Maintain effective relationships with external vendors for equipment repairs and servicing.
· Communicate repair needs and coordinate logistics with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
· Review and reconcile invoices for equipment repairs completed by external vendors, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of charges.
Equipment Rounding and Documentation
· Conduct routine equipment rounds in designated areas to assess the condition and availability of wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Ensure that storage areas for equipment are clean, organized, and accessible, promoting efficient retrieval and usage.
· Develop and implement processes for staging equipment in high-volume areas to facilitate prompt patient transport.
· Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inventory levels, and procurement activities.
· Generate reports on equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and any incidents related to equipment availability or condition.
· Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements in equipment management practices.
Other duties as assigned. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
The Equipment Technician, Patient Transportation is a critical role responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and availability of patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. This position ensures that all equipment is in optimal condition, readily available for use, and efficiently organized to support the needs of the medical center. The coordinator will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and leadership to maintain equipment integrity and enhance overall patient transportation services.
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors
By our words and actions we create a caring environment for everyone.
· We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and co-workers.
· We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
· We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity Behaviors
We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
· We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
· We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
· By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery Behaviors
We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
· We help each other identify and solve problems.
· We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
· We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
Safety
We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.
· We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
· We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
· We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.
Stewardship
We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial and environmental - entrusted to us.
· We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
· We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.
· We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Equipment Inventory, Ordering, Maintenance. and Repairs
· Oversee the routine maintenance and repair of patient transportation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
· Conduct regular inspections of wheelchairs and stretchers to identify and address any maintenance needs promptly.
· Coordinate with external vendors for repairs requiring specialized expertise, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
· Maintain an accurate inventory of all patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Implement asset tagging for effective monitoring and reconciliation of equipment usage and availability.
· Develop and maintain a systematic inventory management system to track equipment status, location, and condition.
· Assess equipment needs based on usage patterns and coordinate the ordering of new equipment as necessary.
· Work with purchasing departments to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts and new equipment.
· Monitor and manage equipment stock levels to prevent shortages and ensure adequate supply in high-volume areas.
Vendor and Client Relationship Management
· Liaise with transportation team members and departmental leaders to communicate equipment availability, shortages, and any issues impacting service delivery.
· Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their equipment needs and address concerns promptly.
· Provide regular updates to leadership regarding equipment status, usage trends, and identified challenges.
· Maintain effective relationships with external vendors for equipment repairs and servicing.
· Communicate repair needs and coordinate logistics with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
· Review and reconcile invoices for equipment repairs completed by external vendors, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of charges.
Equipment Rounding and Documentation
· Conduct routine equipment rounds in designated areas to assess the condition and availability of wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Ensure that storage areas for equipment are clean, organized, and accessible, promoting efficient retrieval and usage.
· Develop and implement processes for staging equipment in high-volume areas to facilitate prompt patient transport.
· Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inventory levels, and procurement activities.
· Generate reports on equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and any incidents related to equipment availability or condition.
· Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements in equipment management practices.
Other duties as assigned. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
COMPETENCIES Develop Oneself - Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standards of performance; drive for results and achievement.
Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.
Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.
Service Orientation
Provide service to our customers, including patients, patient caregivers, referring physicians and each other, in a reliable, responsive, safe, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by always demonstrating respect and professionalism to others.
• Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies, and procedures.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to patients and coworkers.
• Admits when wrong, apologize and take steps to resolve a situation to help to patients and coworkers before being asked.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma.
Preferred Education: Mechanical and/or trade school courses.
Certification: None
Preferred Certification: None
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Required: High School or equivalent
Preferred: Mechanical and/or trade school courses
Experience
Required: 3 years experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The primary purpose of the the Equipment Technician, Patient Transportation is a critical role responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and availability of patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. This position ensures that all equipment is in optimal condition, readily available for use, and efficiently organized to support the needs of the medical center. The coordinator will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and leadership to maintain equipment integrity and enhance overall patient transportation services.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
Operational Shifts:(working alternating weekends and holidays is required)
6:45AM - 3:15PM (rotating weekends)
KEY FUNCTIONS:
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Equipment Inventory, Ordering, Maintenance. and Repairs
· Oversee the routine maintenance and repair of patient transportation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
· Conduct regular inspections of wheelchairs and stretchers to identify and address any maintenance needs promptly.
· Coordinate with external vendors for repairs requiring specialized expertise, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
· Maintain an accurate inventory of all patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Implement asset tagging for effective monitoring and reconciliation of equipment usage and availability.
· Develop and maintain a systematic inventory management system to track equipment status, location, and condition.
· Assess equipment needs based on usage patterns and coordinate the ordering of new equipment as necessary.
· Work with purchasing departments to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts and new equipment.
· Monitor and manage equipment stock levels to prevent shortages and ensure adequate supply in high-volume areas.
Vendor and Client Relationship Management
· Liaise with transportation team members and departmental leaders to communicate equipment availability, shortages, and any issues impacting service delivery.
· Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their equipment needs and address concerns promptly.
· Provide regular updates to leadership regarding equipment status, usage trends, and identified challenges.
· Maintain effective relationships with external vendors for equipment repairs and servicing.
· Communicate repair needs and coordinate logistics with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
· Review and reconcile invoices for equipment repairs completed by external vendors, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of charges.
Equipment Rounding and Documentation
· Conduct routine equipment rounds in designated areas to assess the condition and availability of wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Ensure that storage areas for equipment are clean, organized, and accessible, promoting efficient retrieval and usage.
· Develop and implement processes for staging equipment in high-volume areas to facilitate prompt patient transport.
· Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inventory levels, and procurement activities.
· Generate reports on equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and any incidents related to equipment availability or condition.
· Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements in equipment management practices.
Other duties as assigned. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
The Equipment Technician, Patient Transportation is a critical role responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and availability of patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. This position ensures that all equipment is in optimal condition, readily available for use, and efficiently organized to support the needs of the medical center. The coordinator will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and leadership to maintain equipment integrity and enhance overall patient transportation services.
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors
By our words and actions we create a caring environment for everyone.
· We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and co-workers.
· We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
· We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity Behaviors
We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
· We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
· We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
· By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery Behaviors
We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
· We help each other identify and solve problems.
· We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
· We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
Safety
We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.
· We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
· We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
· We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.
Stewardship
We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial and environmental - entrusted to us.
· We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
· We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.
· We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Equipment Inventory, Ordering, Maintenance. and Repairs
· Oversee the routine maintenance and repair of patient transportation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
· Conduct regular inspections of wheelchairs and stretchers to identify and address any maintenance needs promptly.
· Coordinate with external vendors for repairs requiring specialized expertise, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
· Maintain an accurate inventory of all patient transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Implement asset tagging for effective monitoring and reconciliation of equipment usage and availability.
· Develop and maintain a systematic inventory management system to track equipment status, location, and condition.
· Assess equipment needs based on usage patterns and coordinate the ordering of new equipment as necessary.
· Work with purchasing departments to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts and new equipment.
· Monitor and manage equipment stock levels to prevent shortages and ensure adequate supply in high-volume areas.
Vendor and Client Relationship Management
· Liaise with transportation team members and departmental leaders to communicate equipment availability, shortages, and any issues impacting service delivery.
· Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their equipment needs and address concerns promptly.
· Provide regular updates to leadership regarding equipment status, usage trends, and identified challenges.
· Maintain effective relationships with external vendors for equipment repairs and servicing.
· Communicate repair needs and coordinate logistics with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
· Review and reconcile invoices for equipment repairs completed by external vendors, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of charges.
Equipment Rounding and Documentation
· Conduct routine equipment rounds in designated areas to assess the condition and availability of wheelchairs and stretchers.
· Ensure that storage areas for equipment are clean, organized, and accessible, promoting efficient retrieval and usage.
· Develop and implement processes for staging equipment in high-volume areas to facilitate prompt patient transport.
· Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inventory levels, and procurement activities.
· Generate reports on equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and any incidents related to equipment availability or condition.
· Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements in equipment management practices.
Other duties as assigned. May be moved to new locations and/or shifts as operations dictate. Cross training may also involve shift changes.
COMPETENCIES Develop Oneself - Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standards of performance; drive for results and achievement.
Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.
Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.
Service Orientation
Provide service to our customers, including patients, patient caregivers, referring physicians and each other, in a reliable, responsive, safe, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by always demonstrating respect and professionalism to others.
• Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies, and procedures.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to patients and coworkers.
• Admits when wrong, apologize and take steps to resolve a situation to help to patients and coworkers before being asked.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma.
Preferred Education: Mechanical and/or trade school courses.
Certification: None
Preferred Certification: None
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
| | Frequency |
| Deadlines Sedentary Environment Traveling | N/A Occasionally 11-33% N/A |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
| | Frequency | Weight |
| Arm/Hand Steadiness | Constant 67-100% | |
| Eye/Hand Coordination | Constant 67-100% | |
| Handling | Constant 67-100% | |
| Keyboarding | Occasionally 11-33% | |
| Neck Movements | Constant 67-100% | |
| Visual Acuity | Constant 67-100% | |
| Tactile Perception | Constant 67-100% |
| Sitting Walking Wrist Motion Carrying Lifting Pushing/Pulling | Occasionally 11-33% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% | Up to 50 lbs Up to 50 lbs 50+ lbs |
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Required: High School or equivalent
Preferred: Mechanical and/or trade school courses
Experience
Required: 3 years experience as an equipment aide, general maintenance, equipment management, inventory control, or facilities management in a health care environment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 171604
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights, Rotating
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 35,360
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,680
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 52,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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