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Equipment Technician

SBM Management · Huntley, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to follow strict rules or procedures at work.

What they are checking: Whether they follow hospital policy every time, even when it feels slow.

This job means walking and standing for long periods. Tell me about a past job that was physically demanding.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the physical pace of moving equipment across a hospital all shift.

How do you talk with busy hospital staff who are frustrated that their equipment isn't ready?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional and give honest timing, since they serve clinical staff directly.

What would you do

A nurse calls needing an IV pump right away, but the only clean ones are still drying after disinfection. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold to infection control steps while communicating clearly and looking for another clean unit.

You are handling phone calls and emails from hospital staff while also cleaning equipment. How do you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize urgent requests without rushing the disinfection work.

You find a piece of equipment that looks damaged or has a cracked cord. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they pull it from use and report it rather than returning it to a patient floor.

About the work

This job is cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment in a hospital. Why does the order of cleaning steps matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cleaning before disinfecting and contact time, which is the heart of infection control.

What does it mean when a disinfectant has a dwell or contact time, and what happens if you skip it?

What they are checking: Whether they know a surface is not disinfected until the product stays wet for the full time on the label.

How would you use a par sheet to decide what equipment a department needs?

What they are checking: Whether they can read par levels and restock to them accurately so nurses are not left without equipment.

How do you keep clean equipment separate from dirty equipment as you move around the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cross-contamination and keep clear clean and dirty paths and storage.

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The full job description

As published by SBM Management.

Title: Equipment Technician Job Description: Job Overview The Equipment Technician will be responsible for safely cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment and maintaining appropriate par levels for each department. Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. • Walk and or stand for long periods of time • Answer and respond to phone calls and emails from hospital staff • Appropriately clean and disinfect medical equipment using the approved disinfectant • Able to read par sheets and inventory levels • Adhere to hospital policies and infection control processes • Obtain supplies via Stock Acquisition Process • Perform all duties listed on the daily schedule • Operate pushcart for transporting equipment • Maintain daily upkeep of assigned area • Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor • Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures • Stop at risk behavior of others and self • Perform work assignments in a team with other employees • Perform repetitive tasks • Maintain clean work area • Follow all protocols, company procedures, policies, and rules • Take direction and respond to supervision • Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner • Fill in during staff shortage • Support shift lead in completing punch-list items • Use proper personal protective equipment • Present a professional appearance and conduct • Understand customer service and satisfaction • Understand reporting systems, and of the environment Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Education and/ or Experience No specific education requirements Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Completed all safety and task training certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to read inventory forms • Ability to read, write and speak English • Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment and willing to share with team • Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment • Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use Shifts and Compensation Monday - Friday 5PM- 9PM. $16,50-$17.50 per hour Benefits: SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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