Biomedical Equipment Technician (Administrator II) - Medical Service
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Biomedical Equipment Technician (Administrator II) - Medical Service
Salary
$50,856.00 - $81,372.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIIC-05457 8/13/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236
Hiring Pay Rate
4238-6781
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Jeru Marshall: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
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.
Description of Job
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
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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
Special Qualifications:
ACI Certification for the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
Preferred Qualifications:
Biomedical equipment repair, testing, and preventative maintenance in a healthcare or clinical setting
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:
Disclose that information on the application.
Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
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)
Vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
Due to the population served the incumbent must be 21+ years of age.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202024.pdf) (Adobe PDF), signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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 4 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 (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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. 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
Supplemental Information
How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact [recruiter's email]
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
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.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.
ADA Accommodations:
CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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