EMS Repair Technician

Job Summary:

The EMS Equipment Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and testing EMS transport cots, stretchers, power-load systems, stair chairs and related mechanical and electrical equipment. This role ensures all equipment remains in safe and operational condition, meeting regulatory and manufacturer standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures.
• Completes regularly scheduled preventative maintenance of company Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chairs.as directed to ensure they are in safe working order.
• Completes all requested repairs of Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chairs as directed to ensure they are in safe working order.
• Completes documentation of all maintenance and repair of Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chairs and maintains overall inventory of Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chairs company wide.
• Coordinates with and supports area operations management staff who are certified in cot repair by approving urgently needed repairs, tracking all authorized repairs and supplying parts and expertise.
• Ensures the security of all company computer systems by adhering to security procedures and utilizing appropriate passwords policies.
• Ensures security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, supplies, systems and all other company property.
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of others.
• Maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains security and privacy of all confidential and proprietary company information at all times in accordance with company policy.
• Reports to assigned shifts properly groomed and attired and on time unless the proper notification has been made.
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of each shift.
• Performs daily inspections of their work area for cleanliness and for safety hazards. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their work area is clean, free from clutter, sanitary and safe.
• Advises supervisor of low inventory of parts and/or shop supplies so that they can be ordered.
• Advises supervisor of need for parts for specific maintenance or repair projects so that they can be ordered.
• Organizes, codes and forwards to supervisor all documents and parts invoices related to maintenance and/or repairs of Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chairs.
• Documents maintenance and repair of Cots, Cot Fasteners and Stair Chais per company policy.
• Accepts responsibility for recertification as Styker A Cot, Cot Fastener and Stair Chair Repair Technician and for other licenses and certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical equipment repair is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems related to EMS transport equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Must be able to type/keyboard at least 20 WPM.
• Must have a working knowledge of personal computers.
• Must have basic administrative skills including organizing, filing and basic math.
• Must be licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, using good judgement.
• Must have good project management skills and be able to simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Must have training and knowledge of automotive shop procedures for the proper disposal of waste oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, antifreeze and other automotive liquids.
• • Must have training and knowledge of automotive shop safety procedures including SDS, proper use   of PPE, safe use and storage of flammable liquids and the proper disposal of rags and other waste contaminated with oil or other flammable liquids.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with materials found in patient transport vehicles.
• Must have basic mechanical skills and at least one year’s experience in some area of mechanical service and/or repair.
• Must successfully complete Styker Cot, Cot Fastener and Stair Chair repair and maintenance certification training course within one month of date of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Overnight travel required.

• The ability to use hand and power tools.

• The ability to stand for extended periods of time while.

• The ability to life and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.

• The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.

Reports To:

• Corporate Director of Fleet Services

• Supports local Vice President of Operations and their staff.