Portable Equipment (PEMS) Technician

Sodexo Group; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Portable Equipment Technician to ensure the availability, maintenance, and safe use of portable medical devices across healthcare facilities. You will partner with clinical staff to meet equipment needs, perform inspections, and maintain compliance.

The role requires hospital experience, high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work afternoons/evenings with some weekends. Benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital inpatient areas with cleaning and transporting equipment.
• Familiarity with portable medical devices and patient care support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with nursing teams to establish par levels and meet portable device requirements.
• Inspect and clean devices per manufacturer guidelines using IFUs and manuals.
• Execute daily rounds to monitor equipment needs and maintain logs.
• Manage PMD compliance using Sodexo CMMS software.
• Prepare documentation on transported equipment and inventory updates.
• Attend scheduled shifts on time; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Par levels coordination

Equipment inspection & cleaning

CMMS software usage

Documentation & records

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

IFUs/Operator manuals

Job description

Location: UTMB HEALTH - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH - 10281001

Workdays/shifts: Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $13.00 - $13.00

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do: As a Portable Equipment (PEMS) Technician at Sodexo, you will ensure the availability, maintenance, and compliance of specialized medical devices. You will play a key role in supporting patient care across healthcare facilities by working closely with clinical staff to meet equipment needs efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with nursing teams to establish par levels and meet requirements for portable medical devices, such as beds, infusion pumps, pillow speakers, and wound vacuum-assisted closure devices (wound vacs).
• Inspect and clean all devices in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, utilizing Instructions for Use (IFUs) and operator manuals to ensure safety and compliance.
• Execute daily rounds to monitor and meet the specialized equipment needs of patients. Maintaining equipment logs as required.
• Manage specialized inventory activities, such as portable medical device (PMD) compliance, using Sodexo's proprietary computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software.
• Prepare documentation on transported equipment, inventory updates (e.g. location, cleaned), conducted operator performance checks, or validated service vendor PMD compliance.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in hospital inpatient areas, cleaning and transporting of equipment.
• Additional Requirements:

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What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo's benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.