Medical Equipment & Supply Technician (Administrator II) - Medical Services Department at Fort Logan

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Equipment & Supply Technician is a new Administrator II position supporting medical equipment and supply operations throughout the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan. The role assists Central Medical Supply, Sterile Processing, and Material Handling with durable medical equipment tracking, repair scheduling, service documentation, and regulatory compliance. It provides basic troubleshooting and minor repairs within the employee’s training and ability, and coordinates preventive maintenance, calibration, and specialized repairs with qualified vendors. The position collaborates with the Central Medical Supply Technician and reports to the Medical Services Department. The technician coordinates the hospital’s durable medical equipment program, including selection, setup, delivery, retrieval, inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, CPAPs, and hospital beds. The role maintains electronic inventory and lifecycle records, tracks certifications and expiration dates, supports procurement and billing documentation, coordinates vendor repairs or rentals, and helps ensure equipment complies with applicable requirements. It also supports equipment electrical-safety checks and scale servicing and calibration, develops preventive-maintenance procedures and checklists, and coordinates inspection and service documentation. The position inspects and maintains patient-use furniture and medical upholstery, documenting work and coordinating repairs while limiting impact on patient care. It supports medical supply inventory and distribution by receiving and inspecting shipments, fulfilling requests, conducting counts, preparing returns, maintaining storage areas, and delivering supplies and equipment to hospital teams. The job requires frequent lifting or moving of equipment and availability for urgent or emergency support. The technician may provide backup coverage for other Medical Services areas as operationally necessary. This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Employment is subject to background checks, required health screenings and vaccinations, and driver’s license requirements. The incumbent must be at least 21 years old and may have potential contact with cleaning products. The position may involve driving supplies or equipment to and from vendors or driving a Colorado state vehicle.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the assigned work as an Equipment Technician, or a combination of related education and relevant experience equal to five years.
Relevant education may be in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or Healthcare Technology.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, or a non-restricted U.S. driver’s license for positions within 30 miles of the Colorado state border; out-of-state license holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado license within 30 days of starting employment.
Must complete the required background checks, drug screening, TB test, and vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
Ability to perform frequent lifting or moving of equipment and provide urgent or emergency equipment support.
Ability to perform basic equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs within training and ability.
Must be a current Colorado resident.
Former State employees who were disciplined or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information, provide an explanation, and provide their prior employee number.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical, healthcare, durable medical, or other equipment used in a healthcare or institutional setting.
Experience inspecting, operating, troubleshooting, adjusting, performing basic repairs on, or supporting maintenance of equipment.
Experience with equipment, asset, or inventory tracking and documentation.
Experience with medical supply inventory, supply operations, or healthcare supply support.
Experience coordinating equipment service, maintenance, work orders, inspections, or vendors.
Experience using computerized databases, electronic tracking systems, spreadsheets, or similar tools to track equipment, inventory, service, or maintenance.
Experience providing technical, facilities/equipment, or other hands-on operational support involving equipment.
Experience in a healthcare, hospital, clinical, institutional, or similar regulated environment.
Willingness and ability to provide backup support for Central Medical Supply and other Medical Services areas.
Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification or equivalent biomedical equipment certification.
Working knowledge of medical equipment regulatory compliance, including The Joint Commission, FDA, NFPA, CDPHE, and manufacturer guidelines, and ability to track and coordinate required inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and service activities.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, technical diagrams, and related technical information.
Customer service skills and ability to work directly with clinical staff to resolve equipment concerns.
Time-management skills to balance equipment service, inspection, tracking, and maintenance coordination with urgent needs.
Flexibility and adaptability to provide backup support across Medical Services areas.
Previous State employee experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the hospital’s durable medical equipment program and serve as its primary point of contact and system administrator.
Coordinate equipment selection, setup, delivery, and retrieval in collaboration with clinical leadership and Central Medical Supply/Sterile Processing staff.
Schedule and track equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and certification with vendors and qualified service providers.
Maintain electronic equipment inventory, lifecycle, maintenance, certification, and compliance records; monitor expiration timelines and applicable documentation requirements.
Assist with equipment procurement, vendor coordination, rental or repair arrangements, billing support, and obtaining required supervisory approvals.
Coordinate electrical safety checks and weight-scale servicing and calibration; support development of preventive-maintenance procedures and checklists.
Inspect patient-use furniture and medical upholstery, perform repairs within capability, coordinate additional repairs, and document work.
Support medical supply inventory and distribution, including receiving and inspecting shipments, fulfilling requests, conducting physical counts, preparing returns, and reporting shortages or discrepancies.
Store and rotate supplies appropriately, maintain a clean and hazard-free supply environment, and operate carts and pallet jacks.
Inventory and inspect received equipment before deployment, assist with facility-wide audits, monitor expiration timelines, and support infection-control procedures for equipment handling and cleaning.
Deliver supplies and equipment to treatment teams and provide logistical support and hands-on troubleshooting to hospital units and clinical staff.
Support Central Medical Supply operations and provide cross-coverage or backup for other Medical Services areas as needed.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
Flexible schedules, training, and other work-life programs.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.