Bed Technician, FT Days

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Bed Technician under the POM Manager to inspect, test and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on patient beds and gurneys. The role requires knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic bed systems.

A High School diploma or GED is preferred, plus 3+ years of hospital bed maintenance experience and a valid California driver’s license. LA City Fire Card within six months is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on beds and gurneys.
• Work under direct supervision of the POM Manager to ensure uptime and safety.
• Operate bed testing equipment and diagnose issues with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Bed maintenance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Bed testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school coursework in electricity

Tools

Hill-Rom equipment

Stryker equipment

Job description

Under direct supervision of the POM 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. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

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.


• LA City Fire Card within six (6) 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.