Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist (Helen Hayes Hospital) - 70216

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $57764 to $72630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rt 9W

City West Haverstraw

StateNY

Zip Code10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description Responsible for measuring instruments when verifying clinical equipment safety and performance; ensure test equipment has been calibrated within the required interval. Maintains the clinical engineering database. Sends notification of receipt and return of tracked medical devices to manufacturers as required by the Safe Medical Devices Act. Maintains hospital bed inventory, repair and relocate beds when required. Records all repairs in the clinical engineering work order system management database and will work closely with Engineering office. Responsible for answering all requests for installations and maintenance of adaptive medical equipment. Responds to calls for equipment repair in a timely fashion daily. Records all repairs in the clinical engineering management database. Responsible for ordering necessary parts and equipment needed; must maintain an inventory on hand for immediate use. Create and maintain official documents and reports needed to assist in the mandatory hospital committee meetings and required DOH and Joint Commission inspections. Other duties are assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: two years of experience designing and manufacturing adaptive equipment; or two years of skilled experience in carpentry or a related trade, one year of which must have been designing and manufacturing adaptive equipment for individuals.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience and formal training in biomedical equipment and repairs. Basic knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems as well as diagnosing issues with medical equipment. Skill set to interpret technical manuals and perform tasks to repair medical equipment. Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with medical equipment and preservation. Experience working with electronics and medical equipment in a hospital setting. Demonstrate proficiency with power tools and hand tools. Knowledge of material properties. Technical experience for basic electronics troubleshooting and repair. Basic computer programming skills. Exposure to or experience with assistive technology or a health-related field. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical connections. Familiar with connectors, wire harnessing, wire management, and both battery safety and maintenance. Efficient and organized in managing and operating a mechanical shop. Good mechanical abilities and fabrication skills. Highly organized in methods of data acquisition and entry, part and supply sorting, numbering and coding, and differentiating medical equipment. Capability to work independently and the ability to order necessary parts and materials needed by clinical departments. Demonstrates the knowledge to identify problems that may occur within the medical service departments. Demonstrates proper selection of measuring instruments when verifying clinical equipment safety and performance. Ensures test equipment has been calibrated within the required interval. Ability to work closely with outside contracted vendors. Capability to perform in-services to staff on operating errors and repairs. Work well with clinical staff and possess strong communicative skills.  Experience in Joint Commission or DOH inspections.

Additional Comments One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.
The posted salary range ($57,764 - $72,630) includes the downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

The posted salary range for this position ($57,764 - $72,630 Annually) reflects the $4,000 for location pay.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 845-786-4324

Fax 845-786-4783

Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org

Address

Street Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rt 9W

City West Haverstraw

State NY

Zip Code 10993

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference CODE Adapt Equipt Spec/70216 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources , Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.