Medical Support Services – 40hr

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team. 

The Medical Support Services staff are accountable for the safe storage and cleaning of respiratory and other medical equipment to ensure adherence to infectious control and safety standards. S/he works collaboratively with biomed to ensure PMs and equipment updates are completed in a timely manner. S/he transports patients between units as requested, ensuring safety at all times.

Maintenance, Delivery and Cleaning of Medical Equipment & Related Supplies:

• Responsible for sterilization of respiratory equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines to meet The Joint Commission standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate cleaning of some other medical equipment including IV pumps, feeding pumps, bladder scanners, etc. to ensure they are clean, properly functioning and ready for the next patient use.
• Responsible for accurate assemble of respiratory care equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Rotates and stocks respiratory care equipment in all designated areas.
• Responsible for the ordering of associated ‘special-order’ supplies to ensure they are available when
• needed.
• Delivers medical equipment to patient care areas as needed.

Patient Transport:

• Transports appropriate patients within the organization, ensuring patient safety, clear hand offs and checking two unique identifiers to ensure correct patient and paperwork

Monitors Equipment Usage and Department Operations:

• Monitors the use of some medical equipment for a variety of purposes, including: to determine if current supply meets the organizational need, to ensure rental equipment is returned as soon as possible, to ensure equipment is returned to the Depot when not in use and to rotate out equipment.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word)

Ability To:

• Follow routine verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of records/information.
• Gather data, compile information.
• Organize resources and establish priorities.

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