Biomedical Technician I

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Job Summary

The Biomedical Technician I 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, and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of senior technicians. Follows instructions, policies, and 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, but not limited, scheduled maintenance, equipment inspection, installations, troubleshooting and repairs, adjustments, calibrations, and safety testing of less complex biomedical equipment such as, but not limited to infusion pumps, feeding pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units. (40%)
• Perform basic administrative tasks associated with the position, including parts ordering and returns, email correspondence/customer interaction, and document all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). (30%)
• Utilize resources available to include team collaboration, maintenance/service manuals, and technical support to complete assigned tasks, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. (10%)
• Attend training and schools as assigned or offered to keep up on skills and technologies to help support the institution. (10%)
• Continuously improve customer relationship by driving customer satisfaction through excellent customer service an effective communication. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology preferred.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years in a technical field and working with medical equipment required.

Licenses:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Listening, organizational and analytical skills.
• Integrity and Accountability
• Ability to problem solve while dealing with high stress/pressure and non-high stress/pressure situations and manage customer problems.
• Ability to work under supervision and independently to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Basic IT and networking knowledge.
• Understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and basic programming - Preferred.

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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: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.