Biomedical Equipment Technician (Administrator II) - Medical Service at Fort Logan

Full Job Description

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHH-FL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community.

The vision of CMHH-FL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available.

Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential.

CMHH-FL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59.

The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus that serve civil and forensic individuals.

Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.

Through our core values listed below, CMHH-FL staff are committed to:

• Individual dignity and respect
• Person-centered, evidence-based care
• Trauma-informed recovery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion
• Strong family and community partnerships

The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds, over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.
Central Medical Supply (CMS) Department functions as the centralized administrative and logistical hub for managing medical supply and equipment operations across the hospital. The unit is responsible for processing supply orders, receiving, stocking, maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating the receipt and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medical items, and supporting documentation related to safety inspections and operational readiness of medical equipment. The unit also tracks vendor communications and maintenance scheduling for medical equipment to ensure continuity of patient care. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD), operating within CMS, requires oversight of sterilization schedules, service documentation, and compliance tracking with regulatory standards (e.g., AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA). The unit provides administrative coordination with external vendors for equipment maintenance and repair needs, and supports the certification process for reprocessing and sterilization equipment.

Requirements

This is a new Administrator II position, Biomedical Equipment Technician, that is being established to support the department’s ongoing FTE shortage and reduce reliance on contracted administrative support for equipment inspections, maintenance coordination, and vendor communication. The position will assist the Central Medical Supply, Sterile Processing, and Material Handling operations by supporting administrative functions related to durable medical equipment tracking, repair scheduling, service documentation, and regulatory compliance. This role will collaborate with the Central Medical Supply Technician and report to the Medical Services Department to ensure operational support across equipment and supply workflows.
Other duties are as follows:

Oversight of all Durable Medical Equipment:

• Provides administrative coordination and logistical support for all hospital durable medical equipment (DME) needs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and patient safety.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and system administrator for the hospital’s Durable Medical Equipment program.
• Responsibilities include facilitating the selection, setup, delivery, and retrieval of equipment such as wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, CPAPs, and hospital beds in collaboration with clinical leadership and CMS/SPD staff.

Schedules and tracks inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure all equipment is operational, certified, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Developing and maintaining systems for equipment life cycle tracking, ensuring compliance with accreditation, safety, and equipment funding source requirements.

• Manages detailed electronic records for all hospital equipment, including inventory levels, maintenance schedules, and certification dates, while monitoring expiration timelines and tracking documentation for regulatory compliance, including Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Assists with procurement processes, coordinates with vendors for repairs or rentals, ensures proper billing support, and obtains necessary supervisory approvals for equipment purchases.
• Coordinates with procurement personnel to ensure timely acquisitions of equipment in alignment with budgetary constraints and clinical needs.
• Supports infection control protocols by coordinating equipment cleaning and handling, provides assistance across departments for equipment-related needs, and contributes to general CMS operations, including material handling.
• Requires frequent lifting or moving of equipment and availability for urgent or emergency support, ensuring timely and safe access to essential medical equipment throughout the facility.

Medical Equipment Electrical Safety Checks/Weight Scale Calibrations:

• Supports the safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of electrically powered medical equipment and integrated scales throughout the facility. This includes coordination of inspections, calibrations, and servicing of hospital-owned and rented equipment.

Ensures all devices meet internal safety protocols, manufacturer specifications, and external regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, Joint Commission).

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, supporting procurement decisions, assisting with vendor coordination, and training staff on equipment use and maintenance procedures.

• Develops preventative maintenance procedures and checklists in alignment with manufacturer specifications and clinical feedback.

Furniture and Upholstery Inspection & Repair Needs:

• Responsible for the hands-on inspection, repair, and maintenance of patient-use furniture and medical upholstery to ensure that items such as hospital beds, recliners, wheelchairs, and mattresses remain safe, functional, cleanable, and in compliance with healthcare safety standards.
• Identifying visible wear or structural issues, performing upholstery repairs using antimicrobial materials, and coordinating repairs with minimal impact on patient care. All work is documented for regulatory compliance and service tracking

Medical Supply Management and Material Handling:

Supports the Central Medical Supply (CMS) Technician in the efficient management, tracking, and distribution of medical supplies and durable medical equipment (DME) throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, fulfilling supply requests, conducting routine physical counts, preparing return shipments, and promptly reporting discrepancies or shortages to the supervisor.

Receives and inspects incoming shipments, verifies contents against purchase orders, and stores materials in designated locations to optimize accessibility, rotation, and space utilization.

Operates handling equipment such as carts and pallet jacks and ensures a clean, organized, and hazard-free CMS environment.

Ensures that all received equipment is inventoried, inspected, and prepared prior to deployment; assists with facility-wide audits; monitors expiration timelines to ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards; and provides hands-on support for delivering supplies and equipment to treatment teams across the hospital.

Provides real-time logistical support to decentralized units, helps update the CMS catalog, and addresses equipment and supply issues through hands-on troubleshooting and collaborative communication with treatment teams and clinical staff.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• May provide cross-coverage or serve as backup for other areas within the Medical Services Section as operationally necessary. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience Only:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education in Biomedical/Healthcare settings and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biomedical equipment repair, testing, and preventative maintenance in a healthcare or clinical setting

Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or equivalent biomedical certification is preferred.

Candidates without certification will be considered if they possess relevant technical experience in medical equipment repair, electronics, biomedical systems, or related mechanical/electrical equipment.

• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving equipment performance issues in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with sterilization equipment, patient care devices, and related clinical technologies
• Exposure to inventory control or supply management processes in a medical or hospital environment
• Willingness and ability to provide backup support for Central Medical Supply and other Medical Services areas as needed
• Active Biomedical Equipment Technician certification or license (required)

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Working knowledge of medical equipment regulatory compliance (e.g., The Joint Commission, FDA, NFPA, CDPHE, manufacturer guidelines) and ability to ensure all biomedical equipment preventative maintenance is completed on time and remains within compliance schedules, without lapses or expirations.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Customer service skills with the ability to work directly with clinical staff to resolve equipment concerns
• Time management skills to balance preventive maintenance schedules with urgent repairs
• Flexibility and adaptability to provide backup support for Central Medical Supply operations and other Medical Services areas as needed
• Previous state employee

Conditions of Employment:

• Former State employees who were disciplined or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.

3. Provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• Full Background check:DHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
  CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference
  Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),
  Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional
  Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Potential contact with cleaning products

• May drive CDHS supplies/equipment to/from vendor and/or drive Colorado state vehicle.

• 2-Step TB test, Influenza and any other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.

• Pre-employment Physical/Tests – Describe any special physical or test requirements: TB Test

• Due to the population served the incumbent must be 21+ years of age.

• Motor Vehicle Check:

• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.

You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Additional Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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