Asset Specialist - Birmingham, AL

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Job Description

Your Role at Baxter

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results!

Provide excellent customer service while conducting contracted services as outlined in the Asset Advantage service agreement at designated contracted healthcare facilities. Use a PC-based computer system to supervise medical equipment throughout a healthcare facility or facility.

This is a full-time onsite position where the candidate would be required to report to UAB Hospital. The hours of operation are 7am to 3:30pm, Friday through Tuesday.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ability to move and maneuver medical products within healthcare facilities unassisted using appropriate processes and safety techniques
• Conduct daily verification rounds and perform equipment decontamination procedures according to company and customer guidelines
• Ability to assist nursing staff in transferring patients
• Responsible for inventory, delivery, retrieval, and coordination of medical gases
• Accurate utilization and maintenance of facilities and product being handled
• Assist with tracking and pulling assets due for preventative maintenance
• Responsible for the completion of day to day activities assigned
• Identify and communicate problems to management or Asset Coordinator
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety awareness and compliance
• Successfully complete all required safety and compliance learning modules on a timely basis
• Complete medical testing in a timely manner
• Sustain a clean and safe work environment, including 5S activities
• Identify safety concerns and accurate as vital
• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds using appropriate processes, including accurate safety and ergonomic procedures
• Perform assistance with patient transfer, when requested (site applicable)
• Effective and professional communication with company and customer management/personnel
• Effective time management decisions to meet customer satisfaction issues

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required
• General computer knowledge with intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet preferred
• Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
• Must be reliable and organized
• Employees should exhibit a professional attitude and appearance, while conforming to both company and customer policies and procedures
• Ability to work within a team environment with an enthusiastic and positive work attitude
• Ability to comprehend company and customer guidelines for infection control
• Ability to perform all crucial duties and responsibilities in a safe, ergonomic, and ethical manner
• Ability to follow company and site requirements on personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, safety shoes, glasses, etc.)
• Ability to perform work duties with limited supervision
• Ability to optimally connect with internal and external customers to drive a high level of customer satisfaction

Physical requirements:

• Ability to walk a minimum of seven miles per day
• Ability to ‘tilt and roll’ oxygen tanks on/off carts and staging areas (ranging from 9 lbs. to 287 lbs.)
• Ability to push a cart of 24 to 40 “E” Cylinders (Cart weighs up to 400 lbs)(Tank programs only)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical