Biomedical Technician, Operating Room 2nd Shift

MEDPIPE MAINTENANCE CORP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDPIPE MAINTENANCE CORP is seeking a Biomedical Technician for the Operating Room on 2nd shift to perform preventive maintenance on surgical booms and related systems. The role includes compliance testing per NFPA 99, repairs of leaks and alarms, and installing or retrofitting system upgrades in healthcare settings.

Applicants should hold ASSE 6040 and ASSE 6030 certifications and possess strong regulatory knowledge of NFPA 99 and applicable local codes.

Qualifications

• AS... 6040 and AS... 6030 certifications preferred.
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 99 and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on surgical booms and related systems.
• Conduct compliance testing per NFPA 99 guidelines (18-month cycle).
• Repair pipeline leaks, replace terminal units, and address system alarms to prevent delays.
• Upgrade or install new surgical boom systems in facilities.

Skills

NFPA 99 knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Repair and troubleshooting

Education

ASSE 6040

ASSE 6030

Job description

Biomedical Technician, Operating Room 2nd Shift

About this position

Description:

Preventive Maintenance: Performing function checks on boom articulation, mechanical brakes, and leak testing interior hoses.

• Compliance Testing: Ensuring nonstationary booms meet NFPA 99 testing guidelines, which typically requires evaluations every 18 months.
• Repair and Troubleshooting: Fixing pipeline leaks, replacing terminal units, and addressing system alarms to avoid surgical delays.
• System Upgrades: Retrofitting or installing brand new surgical boom systems in healthcare facilities.

Requirements:

Certifications: Technicians are usually required to hold ASSE (American Society of Sanitary Engineering) certifications, such as ASSE 6040 and ASSE 6030 (Medical Gas System Verifier).

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code) and local plumbing or mechanical codes.
• Background: Many technicians transition from careers as licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or biomedical equipment technicians