Title: Bed Technician Shift: Monday - Friday 7AM-3:30PM Duration: 13 CTH or C: Contract Remote or Onsite: Onsite Equipment Provided by the client: Yes Interview type: TBD POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision of the POM Manager when performing general inspection, testing, corrective and preventative maintenance of patient beds and gurneys SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
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Knowledge and experience in maintaining and repairing a variety of beds and gurneys.
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Strong communication skills; excellent telephone manner; strong English and grammar skills.
· Strong organizational skills; detail oriented; accurate.
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision, and under the pressure of deadlines.
· Strong knowledge and experience with testing bed systems- mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING Required
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High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity.
· Three to five years of experience in hospital bed maintenance and repairs.
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Demonstrate competence in complex bed systems.
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Requires a valid California Driver's License.
· LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment Preferred
· Hospital experience preferred.
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Intermediate level computer skills; specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Ability to read maintenance manuals and schematics
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Strong knowledge in Hill-Rom and Stryker equipment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient's protected health information in accordance with State and Federal (HIPAA) regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies. 2. Ensures a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy. 3. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care. 4. Essential to the provision of community benefits as an expression of our charitable healthcare mission and purpose, each manager/supervisor is committed to the delivery of high quality, compassionate healthcare and is further committed to supporting the strategic direction of community benefits within PIH Health and its affiliates. (Applies to management positions.) 5. Properly maintain and repair all hospital beds and gurneys 6. Reporting any life safety discrepancies that need immediate attention to the facility and office for immediate resolution. 7. When necessary assist the facility Engineering Department 8. Ensuring all required equipment is tested and listed on documentation. 9. Entering accurate and professional testing documentation 10.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY FACILITIES MANAGER PERSONAL QUALITES
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Repeated bending, squatting, stooping, pushing and pulling.
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Occasional lifting of heavy weights from 100 to 150 pounds.
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Ability to do prolonged standing and walking for entire 8-hour shift.
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Climbing of ladders and scaffolding.
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Ability to run up and down several flights of stairs.
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May be exposed to hazards from use of tools, power equipment, and materials.
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Talking and listening essential to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and hospital staff.
· Good communication skills. Speak, read and write English fluently.
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Ability to remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
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Develops innovative solution to departmental problems.
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Strives to understand, anticipate and meets the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other customers.
TEAMWORK/CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Customer Service Values and Behaviors: 1.1 Value: Each person is treated with respect, dignity, fairness and compassion. Behavior: Performance is acceptable when everyone is promptly greeted with a smile in a warm and caring manner using the person's name whenever possible. No matter how I feel, I display a caring attitude. 1.2 Value: Each person displays loyalty and pride in PIH Health and upholds the confidentiality of patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Behavior: Performance is acceptable when concerns/problems with fellow employees and customers are not discussed with anyone other than the person involved or the supervisor. Customer issues and ideas are listened to and appropriate follow up occurs to create a satisfied customer. I do not make excuses. I do not demean other people or departments. 1.3 Value: Each person demonstrates commitment to open communication. Behavior: Performance is acceptable when openness and acceptance of constructive criticism occurs. Positive communication occurs by complimenting and expressing appreciation to others. I will listen and encourage others to express ideas and opinions. 1.4 Value: Each person demonstrates pride in the physical appearance of all PIH Health properties. Behavior: Performance is acceptable when the initiative is taken to maintain a clean and safe environment. I conduct myself in a manner which respects and preserves equipment and the physical plant. I do not walk by spills, trash or unsafe conditions without assuring that they are attended to promptly by me or appropriate personnel.
PERSONAL QUALITES
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
1. Must be able to utilize correct body mechanics during performance of physical activity such as pushing/pulling, stooping, squatting, sitting, and lifting as applicable to the position.
