Clinical Engineering Equipment Tech Lead

About French Hospital Medical Center

French Hospital Medical Center, located in San Luis Obispo, California, has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac, orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland, Forbes, and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education, resources and support to cancer patients and their families. In addition, an expansion and modernization project is underway at French Hospital, including construction of the Copeland Health Education Pavilion, which will provide community access to comprehensive health care education resources free of charge.  French is a Dignity Health Central Coast hospital which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA and St. John’s Pleasant Valley in Camarillo, CA. Dignity Health Central Coast is an integrated network of top quality hospitals, physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services including primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically-advanced laboratories and imaging centers and a full service home health agency; all recognized for quality, safety and service.  Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go to http://www.dignityhealth.org/frenchhospital/

Dignity Health Central Coast

Dignity Health Central Coast is comprised of five hospitals, all recognized for their quality of care, safety and service, primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and comprehensive home health services. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the community’s access to health care.  For more information, visit:  www.dignityhealth.org/centralcoast

Relationships: Who will I work with?

As a Lead Biomedical Repair Technician, you will help lead our in-house Clinical Engineering team comprised of multiple levels of Biomed and Field Service Technicians, led by a nation-wide network of Managers, Directors, and VP’s.  You will interact daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians and administrative staff concerning service and usage issues, and provide coverage and support during the Account Manager’s absence. You will also partner with some of our nation’s top clinical talent at the local hospital to ensure the best patient care.  And, let’s not forget the most important relationship of all…our patients.

Impact: Why does this role matter?

This role matters because you will have a direct impact on patient care and satisfaction by ensuring all hospital medical equipment is functioning perfectly. You will provide assistance to the Account Manager in administering the daily operations of the shop, as well as providing routine equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and safety testing in our hospitals to keep the equipment functioning optimally so that our clinical and direct patient care teams can provide the best patient care possible.

You can make the biggest impact by meeting these requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or military equivalent required
• CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM required
• 7 years related experience required  

Growth: Is growth provided?

Yes, absolutely! Our teams are structured in a way that promote expansion of knowledge as well as upward mobility.  As a high performing team member, you will have the opportunity to obtain specialty certifications, and work alongside our senior staff to grow your career within CommonSpirit Health, because together we’re better.