Bio-Medical Equipment Technician

Job Summary:

The Electronic Specialist II will provide preventive and corrective maintenance services and repairs for various biomedical equipment and components at the Anschutz Medical Campus. This includes service and repair on centrifuges, shakers, incubators, balances, scales, stirrers, sterilizers, glass washers, ultra-low freezers, ice machines, and associated equipment. The Electronic Specialist II will communicate and collaborate with trade groups, customers, and leadership to find the most effective and efficient way to produce a high level of safety, customer satisfaction, and equipment life quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• The position will evaluate the proper operation and will maintenance of biomedical equipment and components.
• The position will investigate corrective maintenance issues associated with the biomedical equipment and the components related to the biomedical equipment including but not limited to electrical systems, control systems, steam, hydronic, hydraulic, piping, and pneumatics.
• The position will monitor, calibrate and validate bio-medical equipment including but not limited to centrifuges, shakers, incubators, balances, scales, stirrers, sterilizers, glass washers, ultra-low freezers, ice machines, and associated equipment.
• The position will have a knowledge of government regulations regarding the use of biomedical equipment and will collect and maintain required and necessary data based on government regulations.
• The position will communicate with internal and external customers through different channels including email, phone calls, text messaging, and face-to-face about equipment status, ongoing issues, and plan of action.
• The position will provide customers with an accurate repair quote and a time frame of when repairs will be conducted based on part availability and labor time.
• The position will use the manufacturer's specifications and operating procedures with standard trade practices to evaluate the operations of the equipment and equipment components.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience providing maintenance and repairs on bio-medical equipment and/or ultra-low freezers (i.e., centrifuges, shakers, incubators, balances, scales, stirrers, sterilizers, autoclaves, glasswasher, -20 and -80 freezers, refrigerators).

Necessary special requirements: Must have EPA 608 Universal Certification

• Substitution: 2 years of education in biomedical equipment technology program or a combination of biomedical equipment education and experience providing maintenance and repairs on bio-medical equipment and/or ultra-low freezers (i.e., centrifuges, shakers, incubators, balances, scales, stirrers, sterilizers, autoclaves, glasswasher, -20 and -80 freezers, refrigerators) equal to 2 years.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or higher degree in biomedical equipment technology
• Experience entering, updating, and modifying information in a database.
• Experience in bio-medical equipment that includes inspecting, replacing, adjusting, and calibrating electrical, pneumatic, steam, and hydronic controls and components.
• Experience in refrigeration that includes inspecting, replacing, adjusting, and calibrating electrical and refrigeration controls and components.
• Experience in performing mathematical functions to correctly and accurately calculate amounts of refrigerants used.
• Experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to biomedical and refrigeration systems and components.
• Medical autoclaves, sterilizers, and glass washers experience.
• Ultra-low freezer experience
• Centrifuges, shakers, and incubators experience
• Balances, scales, and stirrer's experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to enter data into a database
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds
• Experience that demonstrates strong customer service skills
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling errors.
• Mechanical Ability
• Physical Ability
• Planning and organization skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be willing and able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident, or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD Facilities Operations Department Policies.
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk constantly, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to climb, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach above shoulders frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds constantly, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to push and pull frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to use manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and near vision constantly.
• Must be willing and able to use far vision frequently.
• Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication constantly.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including snow, rain, heat, and cold.
• Must be willing and able to work with chemicals/solvents.
• Must be willing and able to work in areas where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.
• Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work around noise/vibrations.
• Must be willing and able to work alone, above ground, and in small confined spaces.
• Must be willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on scaffolds/ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel, "Subject to call 24 hours per day, seven days per week" and may be required to carry a pager. Position may also be required to "Stay over late" or "Come in early" to "Cover" shifts, as needed, and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed. If hired, you will be required to provide effective off-hours phone contact info for emergency call-in purposes.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Robyn Cooper, robyn.cooper@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until August 7, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $61,380 - $73,097.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

This position may be eligible for a one-time non-base building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.