Clinical Engineering Technician - Beds, Stretchers & Lifts

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Engineering (CE) Tech I is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining and servicing assigned medical equipment. Under the guidance or direct supervision of an experienced peer or supervisor, the technician performs installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair tasks for a limited scope of clinical equipment. The role may serve in a variety of job-specific roles and clinical environments, including hospitals and clinics, surgical centers, home healthcare, dialysis centers, central processing departments, clinical laboratories, information technology, or a repair depot service center. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is based at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; some on-call work may be required. The hourly pay range is $26.10 to $40.00, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working with medical equipment or maintaining or repairing equipment.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and processes relating to equipment maintenance.
Basic understanding of medical equipment, human anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of basic troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Ability to use tools and test equipment required for job duties.
Competence using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for documentation.
Basic understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical equipment management.
Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements and safeguard protected health information (PHI).
Strong mechanical skills are preferred; auto-mechanic experience is mentioned as a comparable background.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in clinical engineering or an equivalent field.
Associate of Applied Science degree or completion of a Biomedical Technician Certificate Course.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair assigned low- or medium-risk clinical equipment under guidance or direct supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance procedures on low- and medium-risk medical equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and carry out repairs using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Document work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Follow equipment maintenance protocols and processes, applicable regulatory requirements, and confidentiality requirements for protected health information (PHI).