Device Technician I

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Sleep Therapy The Device Support Technician assists the department in delivering and maintaining a high quality, patient centered care model. This role requires clinical and working knowledge in the devices used by the Program in order to participate in activities to support patients. Responsibilities include but not limited to device maintenance, equipment inventory, patient transport, patient appointment coordination and patient education.

Responsibilities:

Inventory and management of devices and other related equipment Maintain equipment storage, transport, and cleaning for all patients' personal equipment on admission Perform quality checks, data downloads, equipment checks Manage and track patient devices through computer based programs for all equipment Interacting with the manufacturers in regard to device management Involved in coordination with team for new device financial processing and shipment of equipment Assist with equipment recalls with clinical team Assist in device setups, new devices Active in identifying areas for patient care improvement/safety Involved in supporting clinical staff with trends and quality analysis Accurately documents in patient medical record consistent with established EPIC work flows as per practice. Using own login, document in EPIC using approved abbreviations, codes, smart phrases, insurance-related documentation, patient encounters, and communications per office policy. Programs and distributes devices in ambulatory and inpatient hospital setting Educates patient on device use and provides technical support with equipment Maintains compliance to equipment related infection control procedures Manages the inventory and ensures timely return of devices Performs tasks associated with scheduling in EMR and in external vendor systems Daily Communication with

Care Teams Credentials:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) 1+ years' experience in sleep medicine setting (Preferred) When applying to this position, upload your current BLS or CPR Certification We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.