Medical Gas Service Technician - Level III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Medical Gas Service Technician – Level III Pump & Compressor Specialist is responsible for the installation, startup, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of medical air, medical vacuum, WAGD, and related medical gas source equipment in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, laboratories, and healthcare facilities. This position requires current factory certifications on multiple OEM pump and compressor platforms, advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to independently perform field service while ensuring compliance with NFPA 99, ASSE standards, OSHA regulations, manufacturer specifications, and all applicable healthcare codes.

In addition to advanced technical service responsibilities, this position serves as a senior field technical resource responsible for mentoring technicians, providing field training, supporting customer education, and promoting best practices for medical gas source equipment reliability and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Medical Gas Pump & Compressor Service

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls on medical air compressors, rotary screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, medical vacuum pumps, WAGD systems, dryers, receivers, filters, and associated equipment.
• Install, commission, and start new medical gas source equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Replace motors, bearings, seals, valves, filters, dryers, pressure switches, transducers, and control components.
• Perform vibration analysis, operational testing, pressure verification, flow testing, and system performance evaluations.
• Verify dew point performance, air quality requirements, vacuum performance, alarm functionality, and lead/lag sequencing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, piping drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer service manuals.
• Complete detailed service reports, inspection documentation, equipment condition assessments, and maintenance records.
• Respond to emergency service calls and participate in scheduled on-call rotations.

Factory Certification Requirements

Maintain current factory certifications and demonstrate proficiency on one or more major medical gas source equipment manufacturers, including but not limited to:

• Beacon Medaes
• Powerex
• Amico
• Tri-Tech Medical
• Ohio Medical
• Pattons Medical
• Rotary Screw Medical Air Compressors
• Rotary Screw Medical Vacuum Systems
• Other OEM medical gas pump, compressor, vacuum, and source equipment manufacturers

Maintain certifications through required OEM factory training and continuing education.

Technicians shall be capable of:

• Installing, commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling rotary screw compressors, oil-flooded and oil-free compressor systems, reciprocating compressors, medical vacuum systems, duplex and triplex source equipment, dryers, filtration systems, condensate management systems, receivers, and associated controls.
• Performing advanced diagnostics on PLC-based controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor starters, pressure transducers, dew point monitoring systems, automatic lead/lag sequencing controls, and building automation system interfaces.
• Conducting operational verification, system performance testing, preventive maintenance inspections, and startup commissioning in accordance with OEM specifications and NFPA 99 requirements.

Field Technical Training Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical mentor for field service technicians.
• Provide hands-on training in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, commissioning, and repair procedures.
• Demonstrate manufacturer-recommended service techniques and safety practices.
• Assist in developing service procedures, maintenance standards, and technical documentation.
• Conduct customer equipment orientation and operational training during equipment startups and project turnover.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve service quality and equipment reliability.
• Provide technical assistance to field personnel during complex troubleshooting situations.

Compliance & Safety

• Perform all work in compliance with NFPA 99 requirements.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Adhere to infection control requirements established by healthcare facilities.
• Ensure all repairs and installations comply with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and local codes.
• Maintain safe work practices while working around energized electrical equipment, rotating machinery, compressed air systems, and vacuum systems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience servicing medical gas source equipment.
• Current factory certifications on medical gas compressors, pumps, vacuum systems, and related equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Medical Air Systems
  • Medical Vacuum Systems
  • WAGD Systems
  • Rotary Screw Compressors
  • Reciprocating Compressors
  • Vacuum Pumps
  • Refrigerated and Desiccant Air Dryers
  • Duplex and Triplex Source Equipment
  • PLC Controls
  • Electrical Control Panels
  • VFDs
  • Alarm Systems
  • Building Automation Interfaces
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and piping diagrams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel.

Preferred Certifications

• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel
• ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifier (Preferred)
• NFPA 99 Code Knowledge
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Current OEM Factory Certifications on Multiple Medical Gas Source Equipment Platforms

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Climb ladders and work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawl spaces, and confined spaces.
• Stand, kneel, crouch, and work in physically demanding environments for extended periods.
• Work in healthcare environments while complying with infection prevention requirements.
• Travel throughout assigned territory and work occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency service calls.

Core Competencies

• Advanced Medical Gas Source Equipment Diagnostics
• Rotary Screw Compressor Expertise
• Medical Vacuum Systems Expertise
• Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC and VFD Diagnostics
• Preventive Maintenance Planning
• Equipment Commissioning and Startup
• Technical Instruction and Field Mentoring
• Customer Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• Independent Decision-Making
• Safety Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job. I agree that I am able to perform the essential duties of this position.

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