The Equipment Pool Technician performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments.

• Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated.
• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers.
• Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart
• Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, put away (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus.
• Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.
• Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience providing customer service to a high volume customer base
• Proficient with MS Office
• Must be completed within 90 days of hire:
  • In-house biohazardous items handling
  • Other compass modules as assigned

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes, OR
• 2 year’s materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies

• Rotate weekends, work various shifts, and holidays
• Work with detergents, enzymes, germicide, and other related chemicals.
• Risk of exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness.
• Risk of exposure to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations.
• Risk of exposure to frustrated or violent patients
• PPE when necessary: gloves, mask, gown, bonnet, and shoe covers
• Position is considered an essential role in hospital operations and providing/supporting patient care.

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.