Job Description:

The CE Technician I is an entry-level position within Intermountain Health’s Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department. The CE Technician I is responsible for maintaining assigned clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a limited scope of clinical equipment under the guidance and/or direct supervision of an experienced peer or supervisor. The CE Technician I may serve in a variety of job-specific roles and clinical environments, including but not limited to: Hospitals & Clinics, Surgical Centers, Home Healthcare, Dialysis Centers, Central Processing Departments, Clinical Laboratory, Information Technology or the Repair Depot Service Center.

Essential duties:

Equipment Expertise

Demonstrates a basic understanding of clinical equipment relevant to the assigned role within the caregiver clinical environmentPerforms preventive maintenance procedures on assigned clinical equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications or an established Intermountain HTM alternative maintenance (AEM) programDemonstrates basic troubleshooting and repair techniques when performing corrective maintenance.Maintains adequate inventory of commonly used parts and supplies

Safety

To protect patients and caregivers, Intermountain Health emphasizes maintaining safe work environments and work practices.  The CE Technician I:

Demonstrates knowledge and proper practice regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)Demonstrates safe and proper use of tools required to perform job dutiesMaintains a safe work areaDemonstrates familiarity with Intermountain Health’s Zero-Harm Error-Prevention techniquesAccountable to maintain clinical equipment protected health information (PHI) confidentialityDemonstrates proficiency in addressing Risk Management and Quality Assurance issues through SafetyNet

Documentation

Demonstrates timely and accurate documentation of service performed on clinical equipment using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)Demonstrates competency in accessing clinical equipment service history using the CMMSDemonstrates proficiency in accessing and referencing Intermountain Healthcare’s clinical equipment user and service manual library

Policy and Procedure

Has a basic understanding of local and national public safety and regulatory requirements.Demonstrates proficiency in locating and referencing policies and procedures relevant to work scope through Intermountain Health’s Policy Library portal

Effective Communication and Rounding

Accountable for clear and effective written and oral communication with department leadership as well as caregivers encountered while performing job dutiesAccountable to report issues and concerns to department leadershipAble to solve basic front-line customer service issuesAccountable for regular rounding with assigned departments to promote a HTM presence and to meet with front-line caregivers for the purpose of identifying service opportunitiesAble to provide ongoing education to front-line clinical caregivers on proper use of medical devices.

Individual Development

The CE Technician I is encouraged to continually develop professional skills through:

Formal academic educationOnline education resourcesFormal manufacture-provided clinical equipment service trainingDepartment level cross-training

Other

CE Technician I duties may include after-hours weekend on-call assignments and travel.Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with Medical Equipment or maintaining / repairing equipment.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and processes relating to equipment maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science Degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited Institution. Education will be verified.

Certificate obtained with the completion of a clinical/biomedical engineering technician course.

Two years of experience relative to the caregiver clinical environment role. 

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance Repair

Equipment Repairs

Clinical Engineering

Medical Equipment

Electronics Servicing

Customer Service

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$26.84 - $42.28

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.