What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weight Scale & Lift Calibration Technician - Power LTC position at Creative Solutions In HealthCare?
Weight Scale & Lift Calibration Technician with Power LTC, L.L.C.
Position Summary
The Weight Scale & Lift Calibration Technician is responsible for the inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and documentation of all weight scales and resident lift systems within nursing facilities operated by Creative Solutions in Healthcare.
This role ensures equipment is operating safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and manufacturer standards. The technician will travel across Texas to perform preventative maintenance, calibration services, equipment audits, and minor repairs.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Calibration & Testing
Required
This role operates primarily in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. The technician will interact regularly with nursing staff, facility administrators, and maintenance personnel.
Additional Information
Power LTC, L.L.C. is committed to maintaining safe and accurate medical equipment to support quality resident care in partnership with Creative Solutions in Healthcare facilities across Texas.
Position Summary
The Weight Scale & Lift Calibration Technician is responsible for the inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and documentation of all weight scales and resident lift systems within nursing facilities operated by Creative Solutions in Healthcare.
This role ensures equipment is operating safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and manufacturer standards. The technician will travel across Texas to perform preventative maintenance, calibration services, equipment audits, and minor repairs.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Calibration & Testing
- Perform routine calibration and verification of resident weight scales, including wheelchair scales, bed scales, standing scales, and related equipment
- Conduct accuracy testing and make necessary adjustments to meet regulatory and manufacturer specifications
- Maintain calibration records and compliance documentation
- Inspect and test resident lift systems, including:
- Hoyer lifts
- Sit-to-stand lifts
- Ceiling lifts
- Bariatric lift systems
- Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Identify worn or damaged components and coordinate repair or replacement
- Ensure all equipment meets applicable regulatory standards, including:
- State health department requirements
- Facility policies
- Manufacturer calibration standards
- Maintain accurate service logs, calibration certificates, and inspection reports
- Provide documentation to facility administrators and Power LTC management as required
- Diagnose equipment issues and perform minor repairs when feasible
- Coordinate major repairs or replacements with management
- Minimize equipment downtime
- Educate facility staff on proper scale and lift usage
- Assist facilities with identifying equipment issues or misuse
- Respond to service requests from nursing facilities
- Regular travel to nursing facilities across Texas operated by Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Maintain an organized schedule for routine service visits and inspections
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Mechanical or technical aptitude with ability to service medical equipment
- Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to travel regularly
- Ability to lift and move equipment as required
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Experience calibrating or servicing medical scales or healthcare equipment
- Experience in long-term care or healthcare environments
- Certification in scale calibration, biomedical equipment technology, or a related field
- Knowledge of OSHA and healthcare equipment safety standards
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Preventative maintenance
- Compliance documentation
- Customer service and communication
- Time management and travel scheduling
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, kneel, and work around medical equipment
- Frequent travel between facilities
This role operates primarily in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. The technician will interact regularly with nursing staff, facility administrators, and maintenance personnel.
Additional Information
Power LTC, L.L.C. is committed to maintaining safe and accurate medical equipment to support quality resident care in partnership with Creative Solutions in Healthcare facilities across Texas.