Clinical Engineering Technician
About the Role
Clinical Engineering (CE) Tech I is an entry‑level position responsible for the maintenance and service of assigned medical equipment. The role involves installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a limited scope of clinical equipment under the guidance and/or direct supervision of an experienced peer or supervisor. Work environments include hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, home healthcare, dialysis centers, central processing departments, clinical laboratories, information technology, or the Repair Depot Service Center.
Essential Functions
- Basic understanding of medical equipment, human anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of basic troubleshooting and repair techniques to perform equipment repairs.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance procedures on low/medium risk medical equipment.
- Skill in utilizing tools and test equipment required for job duties and responsibilities.
- Adherence to confidentiality requirements and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI).
- Competent use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for documentation.
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical equipment management.
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Professional Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Equipment Management
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Computer Literacy
- Situational Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Agility
- Accountability
Physical Requirements
The role requires the ability to see and read information, documents, and monitors; identify equipment and supplies; and assess customer needs. Frequent verbal communication with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors is essential. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers is needed to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use for typing and accessing information. Driving may be required, involving sitting, reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working with medical equipment or maintaining/repairing equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and processes relating to equipment maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience in clinical engineering or an equivalent field.
- Associate of Applied Science degree or completion of a Biomedical Technician Certificate Course (education will be verified).
Location
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Schedule
Full‑time, Monday‑Friday with on‑call responsibilities. Benefits eligible.
Pay
Hourly range: $26.10 – $40.00 (actual rate dependent upon experience).
Benefits
Intermountain provides a generous benefits package that supports a sustainable culture of wellness, covering programs that promote physical, mental, and spiritual well‑being.