What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Equipment Repair Technician - Continuum of Care position at SSM Health?
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Job Highlights:
- Strong foundation in mechanical and electrical concepts
- Hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset
- Automotive or similar technical experience is a plus
Job Summary:
Diagnose, repair and maintain both company-owned and customer-owned durable medical equipment.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews work orders and daily schedule to determine repair needs.
- Diagnoses equipment problems and repairs and maintains durable medical equipment.
- Tests equipment to ensure for proper operation upon completion of repairs.
- Conducts in-home service calls to customers on an as-needed basis. Contacts customers to schedule appointments. Resolves equipment problems or arranges for equipment pick-up.
- Assembles new durable medical equipment per manufacturer’s instructions and responds to equipment recalls.
- Monitors parts inventory and orders parts as necessary.
- Ensures for accurate documentation and record keeping of repairs.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
- Two years’ experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Driver’s License State of Issuance
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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