Maintenance - Electrician/Phone Tech

About the role

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Monitors telecommunications data and/or voice operations to identify and solve technical operating problems as they occur.
• Works under general supervision using detailed procedures.
• Performs standard diagnostics to identify on-line or communications-related problems.
• Maintains positive and respectful attitude in all departmental relationships.
• Provides timely equipment repair on all assigned service calls.
• Provides timely completion of all assigned PM.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation on all assigned work.
• Maintains positive and respectful attitude in all departmental relationships.
• Exhibits a desire and willingness to develop skills pertinent to the electrician function or other departmental functions.
• Participates and/or assists in the management of non-physical and physical situations involving patients, visitors, staff, etc. using de-escalation techniques, while remaining calm, exercising judgment, and avoiding unnecessary physical force and abusive language to ensure the safety of all concerned.
• Able to converse with patients of all diagnoses for extended period of time.
• Assists clinical staff in the application of clinical restraints.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteers to assist others when help is needed.

Requirements

• State of Iowa Electrical License or 5 years of equivalent experience and education.
• Previous experience in maintenance preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have skills needed for all electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Must have basic general maintenance skills.
• Must be able to skillfully use all hand and portable power tools related to electrical work.
• Must be able to interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, illustrated electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Must have analytical ability necessary to determine cause of and find solutions to electrical equipment malfunctions.
• Must be able to skillfully use multi-meters, insulation testers, and ampere meters.
• Work must meet the electrical code requirements.
• Must have knowledge of installation and maintenance on PBX.
• And/or equipment installation.
• Must attend hospital sanctioned de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.

Skills

• Technical skills necessary to troubleshoot, install, test, repair, and maintain various electrical systems or equipment.
• Calibration of patient care equipment.
• Ability to converse with patients of all diagnoses for extended period of time.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned or volunteers to assist others when help is needed.

Benefits

This position offers a full benefits package including competitive compensation, growth opportunities within the system, and more. Learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System.

Pay

$Competitive Salary

Schedule

7:00 am – 3:30 pm M-F; on call, weekend and holiday rotations

General Requirements

• State of Iowa Electrical License or 5 years of equivalent experience and education.
• Previous experience in maintenance preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have skills needed for all electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Must have basic general maintenance skills.
• Must be able to skillfully use all hand and portable power tools related to electrical work.
• Must be able to interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, illustrated electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Must have analytical ability necessary to determine cause of and find solutions to electrical equipment malfunctions.
• Must be able to skillfully use multi-meters, insulation testers, and ampere meters.
• Work must meet the electrical code requirements.
• Must have knowledge of installation and maintenance on PBX.
• And/or equipment installation.
• Must attend hospital sanctioned de-escalation training.