Bio-Medical Equipment Specialist

$20.93 - $25.04 (DOE)

Vitalant is where donors, talent and innovation meet to save and improve lives. We are the nation's largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. We seek team members who want to make a difference in people's lives while furthering their careers. At Vitalant you can expect competitive compensation, paid time off and other benefits. Take your first step to joining our dedicated team by applying today.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: /Blood Bank/Denver, CO/ ** $20.93 - $25.04 DOEQ**/Paid Trng

Responsible for the Mobiles and Community Donor Centers Operations quality control for equipment tracking and maintenance, and annual equipment calibration. Responsible for maintaining accurate records related to equipment maintenance and annual calibrations as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
• Assures quality customer service to all customers.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
• Performs scheduled quality control (QC) on all required donor services equipment, reagents and labels in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs validation procedures on newly acquired donor services equipment, and assists with the development of corresponding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reviews and maintains accurate and organized QC records on all required donor services equipment.
• Keeps accurate spreadsheets of all equipment in donor services, and notifies management when cleanings/calibrations are due.
• Repairs donor services equipment as required. Orders replacement parts as needed. Maintains accurate inventory of equipment parts. Maintains accurate servicing instructions in addition to service manuals, as needed. Maintains documentation of repair and returns repaired equipment back to operations in a timely manner.
• Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Contributes to team effort related to organizational goals by accomplishing related goals as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

SHIFT:

Daytime

Knowledge/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required .
• A two or four year technical degree is preferred .

Licenses/ Certifications

None.

Experience

• Three years of relevant work experience is required .
• Three years equipment validation and maintenance experience preferred .
• Training skills with experience preferred .

Skills/Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Quality focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Create and maintain a safe and effective work environment.
• Equipment testing, calibration, maintenance and process improvement.
• Language skills must include the ability to read, write, speak English effectively and follow oral and written instructions consistent with policies and procedure, SOPs or other requirements.
• Must be able to interpret information, instructor explain.
• Ability to communicate clearly and have the skills necessary to provide excellent services to internal and external customers.

Blood Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT VITALANT

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

VITALANT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, FSA and 410K retirement savings plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

COVID-19 POLICY

As an essential operation to the nation's healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community. Vitalant requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandates of Vitalant and accordingly, will need to have received the full series of vaccinations two weeks prior to the first date of employment unless an approved exemption exists prior to start.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accmmodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to accommodation@bloodsystems.org or call 1-844-220-2612 to let us know the nature of your request. A representative will respond to accommodation requests within two business days. Please note that this email/phone number is for medical/disability accommodations only and any other inquiries will not receive a response.

Please see the below information about applicant rights and our commitment to compliance:

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All candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines.
If you are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for health, dental, vision, EAP, HSA, and FSAs on the first of the month following date of hire. You are eligible for all other benefits after three months of continuous employment and 401(k) after 30 days of continuous employment. If you are scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week, please see Human Resources Department for eligibility. The minimum pay for this position will be $20.93 - $25.04 DOEQ.