Medical Gas Technician II

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Gas Systems Maintenance Technician II is responsible for installation, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining vacuum pumps and air compressors in healthcare facilities. This role involves servicing accounts for testing and certification of medical gas systems, performing maintenance, repair, and installation of medical gas pipeline systems, and conducting regular preventive maintenance on various manufacturers’ pumps and compressors. The technician will provide thorough and accurate troubleshooting and repair of medical vacuum pumps and air compressors (1.5-25HP), diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, and test and adjust equipment. A key part of the role includes knowledge of control panels and the ability to work inside cabinets with rated voltages of 208-460. The technician will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment, detect faulty operations and defective material, and report unusual situations to a supervisor. Compliance with safety regulations, maintaining clean work areas, and wearing proper safety garments are essential. Understanding operating manuals for preventative maintenance service is required. The role may also involve assisting in sales, passing along leads to sales representatives, and traveling to other markets to support service personnel. Utilizing the Field Aware system for job scheduling, tracking, and time reporting is also a responsibility. Other duties as assigned by a supervisor may be required.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude required.
Commitment to obtain ASSE 6005 certification within 90-180 days from start of position.
Commitment to complete the Forms, Tools, & Requirements and Level 1 sections of the MTA Medical Gas Technician Training Record within 90-180 days from start of position.
Must have ASSE 6040 certification.
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Highly organized, exceptional customer service skills, and professional appearance & behavior.
Ability to travel, work flexible hours, & adjust the schedule as required to meet customer needs.
Frequent overnight stays.
Must show commitment to the company’s core beliefs of integrity, safety, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following or related areas preferred: electrical: low/high voltage, control panels, wiring, cabling, industrial HVAC or plumbing with experience in pumps, compressors.

Responsibilities

Servicing MTA accounts for testing and certification of medical gas systems.
Maintenance, repair and installation of medical gas pipeline systems.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on various manufacturers’ pumps and compressors.
Provide thorough and accurate trouble shooting and repair of medical vacuum pumps and air compressors (1.5-25HP).
Troubleshooting 230/460VAC 3 phase motors and controls.
Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, test and adjust.
Knowledge of control panels and ability to work inside cabinets with rated voltages of 208-460.
Use of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Wear proper safety garments.
Understand operating manuals for preventative maintenance service.
Consult/assist in sales, as necessary.
Pass along leads to the respective Sales Representative when received.
May require travel to other markets to supply support to other service personnel in facilitating scheduling and completing repair/PM service work orders.
Utilize Field Aware system for job scheduling, job tracking and time reporting.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.