1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2658300 Onsite 108460016 Patient Equip Mgmt Facilities & Hospitality PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or the Manager of the Patient Transport and Patient Equipment Management Systems (PEMS), the Equipment Tech supports the department by supporting the cleaning, disinfection, pick-up, delivery and staging of patient care equipment across inpatient nursing units, intensive care units (ICU), the Emergency Department (ED), and other areas. This role adheres to Stanford Health Care (SHC) policies, the Joint Commission (TJC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), infection-prevention standards, and C-I-CARE to ensure safe operations, patient care delivery and service excellence.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Follow SHC safety guidelines, dress code, badge policies, and infection‑prevention practices; uphold HIPAA and C‑I‑CARE.
• Use manufacturer‑recommended cleaning procedures and SHC‑approved disinfectants for all assigned equipment.
• Clean, pick up, distribute, store, and stage routine inventory and patient‑care equipment to ensure availability for clinical teams.
• Maintain and organize equipment storage areas, PEMS workspaces, and soiled utility rooms; coordinate pickups as needed.
• Maintain department equipment pars in accordance with SHC guidelines.
• Identify non‑functional equipment; apply red tags, initiate work orders, and coordinate repairs.
• Search inpatient units and hospital areas for missing or unit‑specific equipment and return items to proper locations.
• Complete daily job flows, standard work, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Use SHC‑approved software, hardware, and workflows to receive, prioritize, track, and close service requests within expected timelines.
• Maintain chain of custody by verifying patient information, scanning barcodes when applicable, logging transfers, and completing required hand‑offs.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond promptly to customer service concerns and escalate issues to department leadership when appropriate.
• Transport of specimens, as needed basis
• Support unit, department, and hospital operational goals.
• Observe appropriate use of breaks and personal devices per policy; always maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Perform additional transport and operational duties as assigned to support patient care and hospital operations.

Education Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience Qualifications

• 0 – 6 months as a PEMS Technician or comparable experience in equipment handling, patient transport, or logistics

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective English communication skills, including accurate reading, writing, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Basic data entry skills and the ability to generate simple reports using department systems.
• Understanding of chain of custody requirements and ability to follow related procedures consistently.

Licenses and Certifications

• CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $29.47 - $37.57 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.