Biomed Technician IV (Lead)

Job Summary

The Biomedical Technician IV maintains clinical equipment through effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Program (MEMPs) and Denver Health business standards.

Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, diagnosing and troubleshooting in the repair of basic and complex medical equipment.

The Biomed Technician IV will participate in the evaluation and selection of new equipment, accessories, and supplies, and coordinates special projects and performs technical tasks.

This position provides technical guidance, training, and support to other Biomed Technicians. The Biomed Technician IV will support the Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Manager and help guide the team on a day-to-day operations, scheduling, and minor administrative tasks to ensure team targets and goals are completed.

Follows instructions, policies, and the core values of Denver Health and exhibits professionalism with integrity in all interactions with customers and staff.

Essential Functions :

• Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures, including scheduled maintenance, equipment inspection, installations, troubleshooting and repairs, adjustments, calibrations, and safety testing of all levels of medical equipment ranging from infusion pumps, patient warmers, ventilator, imaging, and anesthesia equipment. (20%)
• Perform administrative tasks associated with the lead position, including technician scheduling, tech training, pm procedure writing and review, specified equipment cross-training, parts ordering and returns, email correspondence / customer interaction, and document all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). (20%)
• Provides technical guidance to other Biomed Technicians in the department. (20%)
• Coordinates special projects and performs technical tasks. (15%)
• Continuously improve customer relationship by driving customer satisfaction through excellent customer service and effective communication. (10%)
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new equipment, accessories, and supplies. (10%)
• Attend training and schools as assigned or offered to keep up on skills and technologies to help support the institution. (5%)

Education :

• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology Required
• Two additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Required

Work Experience :

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a technical field and working with medical equipment, including 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Two additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Required

Licenses :

• CBET-Certified Biomedical Technician - AAMI - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. .
• Listening, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Integrity and Accountability.
• Ability to deal with high stress / pressure situations and manage complex customer situations.
• Ability to problem solve while dealing with high stress / pressure and non-high stress / pressure situations and manage complex customer problems.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and independently to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Manage projects start to finish in conjunction with the clinical engineer coordinating with technicians, users, and vendors.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Read and understand electronic and pneumatic schematics
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and database management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic IT and networking knowledge.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$34.45 - $51.68 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.

5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit :

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.