Under direct supervision of the POM Manager, the Bed Technician performs general inspection, testing, corrective and preventative maintenance of patient beds and gurneys.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience in maintaining and repairing a variety of beds and gurneys.
• Strong communication skills; excellent telephone manner; strong English and grammar skills.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented; accurate.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience with testing bed systems- mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.

Required Experience

Required:

• High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity.
• Minimum (3) years of experience in hospital bed maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrate competence in complex bed systems.
• Requires a valid California Driver's License.
• LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment

Preferred:

• Hospital experience
• Intermediate level computer skills; specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and schematics
• Strong knowledge in Hill-Rom and Stryker equipment.