Bed Technician, FT Days

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Bed Technician to perform general inspection, testing, corrective and preventative maintenance of patient beds and gurneys. The role requires upkeep of hospital bed systems and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in bed maintenance, be proficient in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic testing, hold a California driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospital bed maintenance and repairs.
• Requires a valid California Driver’s License and VIP Training within 3 months of employment.

Skills

Beds and gurney maintenance

Clear communication

Analytical problem solving

Work with minimal supervision

Bed systems testing: mechanical, elec,

Education

High School / GED / trade school + courses in arithmetic and electricity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Bed Technician performs general inspection, testing, corrective and preventative maintenance of patient beds and gurneys.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience in maintaining and repairing a variety of beds and gurneys.
• Strong communication skills; excellent telephone manner; strong English and grammar skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience with testing bed systems- mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.

Required Experience

Required:

• High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity.
• Minimum (3) years of experience in hospital bed maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrate competence in complex bed systems.
• Requires a valid California Driver’s License.
• Violence Intervention Prevention Training (VIP) within 3 months of employment

Preferred:

• Hospital experience
• Intermediate level computer skills; specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and schematics
• Strong knowledge in Hill-Rom and Stryker equipment.