Central Equipment Associate

Job Description

Central Equipment Associate, reporting to the Manager, Biomedical Engineering and Central Equipment, are responsible for the movement of equipment throughout the Mackenzie Health Facilities. This will include collecting equipment requiring preventative or corrective maintenance and relocating equipment and other items to support clinical care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain all shared equipment within the central equipment portfolio.
• Ensures the equipment storage area is well maintained and organized.
• Record and perform all standard duties during designated times (i.e. Irretrievable specimen pick-up/delivery; oxygen tanks distributions, slings, soiled hardware etc.).
• Receive, record, and perform ad. hoc. work order requests (i.e. RTLS tagging, troubleshooting, IV pump replenishment, bed deliveries etc.).
• Deliver equipment, devices, hardware, supplies and tanks to designated areas within organization.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and device inventory/PAR levels in designated areas within organization and in the Central Equipment Department.
• Monitor equipment, device, hardware, and supplies condition (i.e. wear & tear) and notify coordinator/manager to order new/replacement items accordingly.
• Monitor equipment, device, hardware, supplies and oxygen tank inventory and notify coordinator/manager on a quarterly basis if inventory is running low based on required PARs to support operations.
• When requested, pick-up broken equipment and devices and place for repair in designated location within the organization. 

What must you have?

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).

What else do you bring?

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), strong understanding of databases.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skill required to interact with hospital staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Proven analytical, decision-making, and problem- solving skills.
• Proven ability to organize work and prioritize schedules using sound judgment.
• Conscientious attitude toward safe practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical personnel.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.

*This position is represented by Workers United Canada Council (WUCC).

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation: 24.48 to 26.27 (CAD)