What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Technician position at Hennepin Healthcare?
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY
- Adjusts, calibrates, aligns and modifies circuitry and electrical components
- Assembles a wide variety of electronic equipment
- Designs electronic circuits and suggests modifications for greater efficiency and reliability
- Operates electronic measuring and data recording equipment
- Repairs or replaces defective electronic apparatus and systems
- Makes modifications following schematic drawings and sketches
- Completes assigned work orders and preventive maintenance to maintain the reliability and integrity of the electronic infrastructure in the hospital
- Understand they may receive emergency calls to correct electronic systems failures during evening, night, weekend and holiday periods
- Maintain the fire system in accordance with the NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements
- Control and complete issued paperwork for Environment of Care corrections
- Complete small renovation and construction projects in compliance with county and building codes
- Inspect, maintain, and repair nurse call equipment to ensure the equipment is free of hazards and optimally available to the patient
- Maintain, service and provide support for various Hospital Low Voltage Systems, i.e. Fire Alarm, Overhead Paging, Nurse Call, Pneumatic Tube, Patient Television Broadcast Distribution System, BAS, Security/Card Access and CCTV Systems
- Repair, maintain and replace patient televisions
- Troubleshoot and repair the overhead paging system and components
- Test and maintain documentation of Fire System per The Joint Commission Standards
- Assist the Organization as we move forward with new technologies
- Direct Manage adds, moves, changes or repairs of various low voltage systems
- Assist in layout and design of the low voltage systems in new spaces and remodels
- Maintain databases, servers and electronic equipment which are not maintained by HCMC Network Group
- Build a baseline level training program for the Facilities Maintenance Operating Engineers and any other end users of the systems that the Electronic Techs support
- Work with low voltage contractors that do cabling in HCMC buildings
- Provide budgets for future growth and technologies to Management Team
- Standardize installation, equipment and programming of low voltage system
- Maintain supplies, spare and tool inventory
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a trade school course in electronics
- Two years’ experience in electronic maintenance, repair and modification
OR
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Working ability in the use of tools and testing devices used in electronics.
- Working ability to maintain records and make reports as to the status of repair or maintenance work.
- Working ability to carry our complex written or oral instructions.
- Working ability to give instruction in the use of electronic equipment
- Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and practices of electronics
- Considerable knowledge of the hazards and precautionary measures related to electrical and electronic work
- Some knowledge of the application of electronics to medicine
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Salary : $30 - $42
