Biomedical Equipment Technician (Administrator II) - Medical Service at Fort Logan

Administrator II Position, Biomedical Equipment Technician

This is a new Administrator II position, Biomedical Equipment Technician, that is being established to support the department's ongoing FTE shortage and reduce reliance on contracted administrative support for equipment inspections, maintenance coordination, and vendor communication. The position will assist the Central Medical Supply, Sterile Processing, and Material Handling operations by supporting administrative functions related to durable medical equipment tracking, repair scheduling, service documentation, and regulatory compliance. This role will collaborate with the Central Medical Supply Technician and report to the Medical Services Department to ensure operational support across equipment and supply workflows. Other duties are as follows:

• Oversight of all Durable Medical Equipment: Provides administrative coordination and logistical support for all hospital durable medical equipment (DME) needs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and patient safety.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and system administrator for the hospital's Durable Medical Equipment program.
• Responsibilities include facilitating the selection, setup, delivery, and retrieval of equipment such as wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, CPAPs, and hospital beds in collaboration with clinical leadership and CMS/SPD staff.
• Schedules and tracks inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure all equipment is operational, certified, and in compliance with applicable regulations. Developing and maintaining systems for equipment life cycle tracking, ensuring compliance with accreditation, safety, and equipment funding source requirements.
• Manages detailed electronic records for all hospital equipment, including inventory levels, maintenance schedules, and certification dates, while monitoring expiration timelines and tracking documentation for regulatory compliance, including Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Assists with procurement processes, coordinates with vendors for repairs or rentals, ensures proper billing support, and obtains necessary supervisory approvals for equipment purchases.
• Coordinates with procurement personnel to ensure timely acquisitions of equipment in alignment with budgetary constraints and clinical needs.
• Supports infection control protocols by coordinating equipment cleaning and handling, provides assistance across departments for equipment-related needs, and contributes to general CMS operations, including material handling.
• Requires frequent lifting or moving of equipment and availability for urgent or emergency support, ensuring timely and safe access to essential medical equipment throughout the facility.

Medical Equipment Electrical Safety Checks/Weight Scale Calibrations:

• Supports the safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of electrically powered medical equipment and integrated scales throughout the facility. This includes coordination of inspections, calibrations, and servicing of hospital-owned and rented equipment.
• Ensures all devices meet internal safety protocols, manufacturer specifications, and external regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, Joint Commission). Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, supporting procurement decisions, assisting with vendor coordination, and training staff on equipment use and maintenance procedures.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures and checklists in alignment with manufacturer specifications and clinical feedback.

Furniture and Upholstery Inspection & Repair Needs:

• Responsible for the hands-on inspection, repair, and maintenance of patient-use furniture and medical upholstery to ensure that items such as hospital beds, recliners, wheelchairs, and mattresses remain safe, functional, cleanable, and in compliance with healthcare safety standards.
• Identifying visible wear or structural issues, performing upholstery repairs using antimicrobial materials, and coordinating repairs with minimal impact on patient care. All work is documented for regulatory compliance and service tracking

Medical Supply Management and Material Handling:

• Supports the Central Medical Supply (CMS) Technician in the efficient management, tracking, and distribution of medical supplies and durable medical equipment (DME) throughout the facility. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, fulfilling supply requests, conducting routine physical counts, preparing return shipments, and promptly reporting discrepancies or shortages to the supervisor.
• Receives and inspects incoming shipments, verifies contents against purchase orders, and stores materials in designated locations to optimize accessibility, rotation, and space utilization.
• Operates handling equipment such as carts and pallet jacks and ensures a clean, organized, and hazard-free CMS environment.
• Ensures that all received equipment is inventoried, inspected, and prepared prior to deployment; assists with facility-wide audits; monitors expiration timelines to ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards; and provides hands-on support for delivering supplies and equipment to treatment teams across the hospital.
• Provides real-time logistical support to decentralized units, helps update the CMS catalog, and addresses equipment and supply issues through hands-on troubleshooting and collaborative communication with treatment teams and clinical staff.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• May provide cross-coverage or serve as backup for other areas within the Medical Services Section as operationally necessary. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

• A combination of related education in Biomedical/Healthcare settings and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to five (5) years

• Biomedical equipment repair, testing, and preventative maintenance in a healthcare or clinical setting
• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or equivalent biomedical certification is preferred. Candidates without certification will be considered if they possess relevant technical experience in medical equipment repair, electronics, biomedical systems, or related mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving equipment performance issues in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with sterilization equipment, patient care devices, and related clinical technologies
• Exposure to inventory control or supply management processes in a medical or hospital environment
• Willingness and ability to provide backup support for Central Medical Supply and other Medical Services areas as needed
• Active Biomedical Equipment Technician certification or license (required)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of medical equipment regulatory compliance (e.g., The Joint Commission, FDA, NFPA, CDPHE, manufacturer guidelines) and ability to ensure all biomedical equipment preventative maintenance is completed on time and remains within compliance schedules, without lapses or expirations.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Customer service skills with the ability to work directly with clinical staff to resolve equipment concerns
• Time management skills to balance preventive maintenance schedules with urgent repairs
• Flexibility and adaptability to provide backup support for Central Medical Supply operations and other Medical Services areas as needed
• Previous state employee

Conditions of Employment:

1. Former State employees who were disciplined or resigned in lieu of termination must:
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
• Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• Full Background check:DHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Potential contact with cleaning products
• May drive CDHS supplies/equipment to/from vendor and/or drive Colorado state vehicle.
• 2-Step TB test, Influenza and any other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
• Pre-employment Physical/Tests Describe any special physical or test requirements: TB Test
• Due to the population served the incumbent must be 21+ years of age.
• Motor Vehicle Check:
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.