http://kpcareers.org/east-bay/facilities-services-jobs en Req Id: 189584

Responsible for 24 hour/7days a week site direction of environmental services assigned staff, performing cleaning/project work at a Medical Facility, usually a Medical Office Building. Monitors environmental services program to ensure that building(s) are maintained in a safe, clean and operationally effective condition.

Essential Functions:
- Supervises staff concerning overall areas of responsibility which include quality standards, department policies and procedures, and service levels.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinates, schedules, and conducts employee training/development necessary to meet established performance standards, teamwork, and service criteria.
- Performs area inspections with assigned EVS staff, to evaluate/monitor performance, customer satisfaction, and infection control program compliance.
- Ensures general inspections are completed daily and formal inspections are completed monthly in all building areas.
- Supervises grounds keeping employees (if applicable) to ensure that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures and job specification are adhered to.
- Assists in monitoring the budget.
- Researches and resolves variances; identifies and recommends opportunities to decrease costs and increase service levels. In collaboration with human resources, manages labor relations activities of the department and ensures compliance with local contracts.
- Provides ancillary support for scheduling and coordination of conference room setups, audio-visual equipment supervision.
- Manages and maintains inventory supplies with established par levels.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Job may require supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:


Basic Qualifications:
- Significant environmental services experience in healthcare environment required (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Significant experience in working with bargaining units and contract interpretation (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position required (usually two (2) years).
- A.A. degree ortwo (2)years of college required or equivalent experience.
- American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) or International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) Certification preferred.
- Management skills, including interviewing, organizing, planning, and problem solving skills required.
- Knowledge of hospital infection control, sanitation protocols and cleaning methods required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3816863-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 186347

Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned w/ design, construction, modification, & maintenance of equipment & machinery in medical center facility. Under limited supervision, ensures efficient & reliable operation of all machinery, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, & air conditioning systems within the Medical Center.
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant, equipment/systems & operations, including life support & life safety equipment.
- May be required to work in emergencies during off hours & on weekend shifts.
- Performs inspection & adjustment of equipment.
- Reads & interprets blueprints, specifications, operation & maintenance manuals, & other documents to determine proper operation.
- Troubleshoots & problem solves under normal & abnormal situations.
- Operates, adjusts, & analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers & microprocessor-based devices.
- Tests newly installed machines & equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.
- Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid California Driver's License.
- CFC certificate required.
- Working knowledgeand ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentryand HVAC.
- Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distributionand alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors,and variable frequency drives.
- Understanding of preventive maintenanceand work order system, preferably MP2.
- Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
- Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting,and repair of HVAC equipment (including chillersand boilers), electrical distribution,and operating room equipment.
- Ability to readand comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence,and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-oneand small group situations to customers, clients,and other incumbents of the organization.
- Ability to regularly liftand /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3755708-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 186291

Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.

Essential Functions:
- Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pan, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart.
- Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and bailer.
- Utilizing standard cleaning products cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash.
- Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high dusting.
- Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups and seat covers.
- Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment.
- Assures sharp objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper body mechanics such as lifting techniques.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience preferred.
- Moderate to heavy lifting ability required.
- Ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry items of 25 lbs., push carts up to 200 lbs.
- Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
- Job requires extensive standing and walking.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3816904-San-Francisco-Facilities-Services Req Id: 187609

Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.

Essential Functions:
- Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pan, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart.
- Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and bailer.
- Utilizing standard cleaning products cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash.
- Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high dusting.
- Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups and seat covers.
- Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment.
- Assures sharp objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper body mechanics such as lifting techniques.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience preferred.
- Moderate to heavy lifting ability required.
- Ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry items of 25 lbs., push carts up to 200 lbs.
- Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
- Job requires extensive standing and walking.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3782340-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 185156

CAFM Staff Specialist
Facilities Planning & Design
Oakland, CA

Administers CAFM software to analyze and manage interior design/space requirements for Kaiser Permanente new and/or retrofit hospital buildings and other medical facilities. This team member also manages databases used to warehouse CAFM information, prepares reports for government reimbursement, and develops new reporting strategies where applicable for activities related to the design, space planning, layout, and specifications of hospital/medical facility furniture and systems products.

This candidate will need to be politically and socially aware, patient, collaborative, empathetic, and fearless in the pursuit of Kaiser Permanente's mission.
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, organizes and leads the development, implementation and maintenance of the inventory systems. Creates policies for the collection, disbursement, tracking and analyzing of inventory data. Accountable for the integrity, accuracy and consistency of the inventory data. Serves as a resource and advisor for lower level CAFM specialists.
- Conducts on-site square footage audits, with a facility representative, of all medical facilities and regional buildings. Verifies departmental and functional use of all rooms; interprets and applies KP and general industry standards to each circumstance. Identifies possible issues that require clarification and a collaborative decision.
- Educates the facility representative on the implications of the various reporting alternatives. Develops new reporting strategies where applicable. Analyzes data and produces required reports for government reimbursement.
- Supplies baseline property information utilized by management to determine the need for leasing or constructing new space. Conducts location analyses for regional and facilities planning.
- Updates and maintains inventory database which tracks the square footage; acreage; parking; and the rooms, beds and spaces as licensed, designed, available and occupied by function and department for assigned area/region.
- Gathers and monitors information on construction/renovation projects and operational changes to determine departments affected, amount of square footage involved and the impact on hospital beds and/or provider offices.
- Modifies existing-condition CAD drawings after post occupancy walk through.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum Associates Degree. Concentration in Architecture, Space Planning, Engineering, or equivalent field is desired. 5-8 years in architectural design, drafting, and facility related experience.
- Experience drafting Facility Information Systems required.
- Experience in building surveying techniques.
- Experience with Windows 2000/XP and systems integration.
- Experience working with Relational Database's
- Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of interior design policies, practices and systems.
- Complete understanding and application of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawing, and models.
- Excellent working knowledge of CAFM systems and applications.
- Full knowledge of industry practices, including but not limited to BIM.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Structured Query Language is a plus.
]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3774390-Oakland-Facilities-Services Req Id: 187552

CAFM Manager
Facilities Planning
Oakland, CA

Facilities Planning is seeking an energetic, highly motivated team member to become the CAFM Manager. Working in partnership with the Facilities Planning and Design Directors, the manager is responsible for expanding CAFM's value proposition, developing and leading the strategic direction of CAFM, and bringing CAFM to the forefront of organizations managing a large facilities portfolio.

This team manager also administers CAFM software to analyze and manage design/space requirements for all Kaiser Permanente facilities. This team member also manages databases used to warehouse CAFM information, manages staff, prepares reports for government reimbursement, and develops new reporting strategies where applicable for activities related to the design, space planning, layout, and specifications of hospital/medical facility furniture and systems products. This team member also accesses new technologies as they relate to the CAFM group.

Kaiser Permanente National Facilities Services manages over 77 million square feet of space. CAFM connects to multiple systems within Facilities Planning and Design,Real Property Acquisition , Construction Acquisition, and Facilities Operations, and works with clients throughout Kaiser Permanente.

This candidate will need to be politically and socially aware, patient, collaborative, empathetic, and fearless in the pursuit of Kaiser Permanente's mission.

This candidate will:
- Expand CAFM's value proposition, develop and lead the strategic direction of CAFM, and bring the CAFM group to the forefront of organizations, managing a large facilities portfolio.
- Supervise, organize and lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the inventory systems. Create policies for the collection, disbursement, tracking and analyzing of inventory data. Be accountable for the integrity, accuracy and consistency of the inventory data. Serve as a resource and advisor for lower level CAFM specialists.
- Manage and conduct on-site square footage audits, with a facility representative, of all medical facilities and regional buildings. Ensure and verify departmental and functional use of all rooms; interpret and apply KP and general industry standards to each circumstance. Identify possible issues that require clarification and a collaborative decision.
- Educate the facility representative on the implications of the various reporting alternatives. Develop new reporting strategies where applicable. Analyze data and produce required reports for government reimbursement.
- Supply baseline property information utilized by management to determine the need for leasing or constructing new space. Conduct location analyses for regional and facilities planning.
- Manage staff and responsible for maintaining inventory database, which tracks the square footage; acreage; parking; and the rooms, beds and spaces as licensed, designed, available and occupied by function and department for assigned area/region.
- Manage and responsible for gathering and monitoring information on construction/renovation projects and operational changes to determine departments affected, amount of square footage involved and the impact on hospital beds and/or provider offices.
- Manage and be responsible for existing-condition CAD drawings after post occupancy walk through.
- Serve as an internal expert on Archibus, BIM, and other facility information systems.
- Gain cooperation, acceptance or approval, in resolving problems, and/or negotiating with other parties to arrive at an agreement.
- Provide managerial responsibility for one or more teams or departments, which may be managed by employees with formal supervisory or team lead responsibilities.
- Accomplish results through subordinates who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
- Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.
- Have responsibility for review and input to project budget.
This candidate will also:

- Lead and perform work on assignments of diverse scope.
- Lead and perform within broadly defined practices and guidelines, and also modifies or suggests enhancements.
- Lead the planning and coordinates with other departments or resources.
Essential Functions:
- Complete understanding and application of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawing, and models.
- Knowledge of CAFM systems and applications.
- Knowledge of industry practices.
- Develops solutions to complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies when making decisions.
- Requires significant analysis to develop solutions for complex problems.
- Manage, establish, maintain and develop relationships with key clients and prospective clients
- Excellent communication skills, develops presentation materials and presents to various audiences. Leads special projects as appropriate.
- Serves as manager and advisor to field teams and KP service areas/regions.
- As needed, provides technical guidance to field teams and KP service areas/regions.
- Adheres to accepted industry and company standards.
- Works on assignments of diverse and complex scope.
- Generally performs within broadly defined practices and guidelines, and also modifies or suggests enhancements.
- Coordinates with other departments or resources.
- In-depth knowledge of own area of functional responsibility and working knowledge of other disciplines and their interrelationship to design and planning requirements.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnershipenvironment.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Business . Knowledge of Architecture, Space Planning, Engineering, or field is helpful.
- Skills in Archibus, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Autocad, Revit/BIM software required.
- Preferred: 12- 20 years of general management experience.
An individual should have the following core behaviors:

Champions Innovation and Change
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Develops Self/Others
Drives for Results
Focuses on the Customer
Takes Accountability
Demonstrates Business Acumen
Exerts Influence
Emotional Intelligence*
Thinks & acts strategically
Solves problems planning & analysis
Leverages technology
Pays attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience Facility Information Systems
- Experience in building surveying techniques
- Experience with Windows 2008 and systems integration.
- Experience working with Relational Databases
- Knowledge of Structured Query Language
]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3755728-Oakland-Facilities-Services Req Id: 186296

Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facility. Under limited supervision, ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems within the Medical Center.

Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life support and life safety equipment.
- May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and on weekend shifts.
- Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation.
- Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations.
- Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices.
- Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.
- Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid California Driver's License.
- CFC certificate required.
- Working knowledgeand ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentryand HVAC.
- Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distributionand alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors,and variable frequency drives.
- Understanding of preventive maintenanceand work order system, preferably MP2.
- Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
- Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting,and repair of HVAC equipment (including chillersand boilers), electrical distribution,and operating room equipment.
- Ability to readand comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence,and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-oneand small group situations to customers, clients,and other incumbents of the organization.
- Ability to regularly liftand /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3755707-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 186376

Manages and implements environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs for the Area which include hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous materials/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance. Responsible for the management of the daily Area operations.
Essential Functions:
- Implements policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, regional, and local laws and for the reduction of EH&S liabilities and maintains the departments quality assurance programs.
- Assists in specific areas for the development of health and safety programs.
- Ensures customers receive quality service by acting as a consultant/resource for local administration, managers, physicians and staff on all matters related to environmental management, industrial hygiene and safety.
- Performs needs assessments; conducts and participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences, and reviews customer satisfaction reports.
- Based on results, develops new programs or enhances existing programs providing quality EH&S services.
- Acts as administrative liaison for all EH&S regulatory agency inspections and surveys, including The Joint Commission, Cal-EPA, DOHS, Cal-OSHA, Department of Agriculture and the State Fire Marshall.
- Communicates strategies, priorities and recommends corrective actions to facility leadership, department managers and employees. Monitors the Service Area budgets and researches/explains variance.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality of services.
- Develops, implements, and presents EH&S training programs for the different facilities.
- Conducts comprehensive audits of facility(s) EH&S programs to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaboratively develops plans of action with department managers.




Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Substantial EH&S experience (usually five (5) to seven (7) years).
- Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
- Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Natural Science, Engineering or related curriculum, or equivalent years of experience required.
- Associate Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist in Training certificate preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3710867-San-Francisco-Facilities-Services Req Id: 181099

This position exists to plan for disasters, emergency responses and recovery and contingency plans in a cost effective manner. Threat analysis, education and training programs and development of a related communication plan are also performed.
Essential Functions:
- Builds and maintains a framework for cost-effective disaster preparedness and emergency response for medical centers and provides a professional level of disaster contingency planning capabilities.
- Prepares response and recovery plans and procedures to minimize operational disruptions and financial impacts of emergencies and disasters.
- Develops, implements, and maintains medical center readiness (Emergency Operations Center resources and facility emergency management structures and systems) to respond appropriately to major disaster events. Develops and exercises EOC and organizational protocols to ensure timeliness and effectiveness of response.
- Develops and manages contingency planning projects and attendant strategic communications plan.
- Develops program/ planning standards/ guidelines and response/recovery procedures.
- Recommends and supports implementation of contingency planning solutions.
- Analyzes threats and risks and their potential business impact on critical resources and functions.
- Designs and presents education/ training programs and resource materials for medical center staff employees and physicians in all areas of disaster preparedness and emergency response.
- Develops and oversees implementation of an Emergency Communication System and provides training to ensure readiness and maintenance of system.
- Acts as liaison to community organizations, local and state government as well as Kaiser regional offices in areas of disaster preparedness.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Job may require supervisory responsibilities.




Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience (usually five (5) plus years) in an emergency management, emergency planner, or business continuity planning position contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a complex organizational emergency management system.
- Experience developing training programs preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Master's degreeand/or professional certification preferred.
- Certification in emergency preparedness planning and management and/or certification in disaster recovery or business continuity preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of all phases of disaster mitigation, (preparedness, response and recovery) and principles of emergency management (planning and development).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in threat analysis and continuity planning methodology preferred.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3583110-San-Francisco-Facilities-Services Req Id: 182423

Clinical Systems Engineer
Berkeley, CA
Assures that Kaiser Permanente acquires clinically reliable and cost effective healthcare technology by continuously managing division-wide technology assessment and consulting to national KP planning bodies.

Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment of new technologies.
- Develops designs equipment systems in consultation with user groups and strategic partners.
- Disseminates technology information to departments.
- Monitors emerging technologies and reports technology trends.
- Production of strategic clinical technology plan to integrate local clinical technology needs into CSA, regional, and national purchasing plans.
- Conducts cost-benefit and cost-effective analysis of medical technologies.
- Forecasts medical technology budgets on a 5-10 year life-cycle horizon.
- In consultation with FD&C, forecasts PM&R costs for medical equipment.
- Based on above areas of technical and clinical expertise, the CSE may develop service contracts, under direction of the CSE Manager, to provide information, analysis, projections, assessments, reports, and other forms of customized consultation to key stakeholders of the KP clinical technologies system.
- Consults with national and local customers on technology.
- Plans and oversees equipment installations as needed.
- Provides facilities development with clinical technical and environmental requirements for technology installation.
- Reviews facility construction plan, templates.
- Reviews startup equipment lists.
- Manages a process, within an assigned specialty area, to coordinate their respective portion of a Northern California regional technology inventory.
- Implements division-wide CIS projects on a contract basis.
- Insures evolving compatibility of clinical technologies with CIS requirements.
- Reviews Divisions FDA Hazard Alerts to determine appropriate level of institutional response; consults with CSA leaders, risk managers, and facility directors to insure compliance.
- Assists in medical/legal investigations submitted by Divisional legal department.
- Reviews requests for standard & non-standard products.
- Products feedback to update and maintain standards catalog.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) + years (significant) of related work experience to include in-depth knowledge of operational properties and diverse functions of at least two medical technology areas, cross functional commonalities, and related clinical practices.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in biomedical engineering or health related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certification as Clinical Engineer or PE preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of organizational development, team management, and technical medical and financial subjects.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary consulting team environment; to lead interdisciplinary teams and to manage complex projects.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet and database management software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618775-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 180397

The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions:
- Working under the supervision of a manager or designee, perform all phases of routine and corrective service of biomedical equipment.
- Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
- Must work collaboratively with OEM representatives, other biomedical engineer specialties to include but not limited to imaging (x-ray, CT, MR, U/S,N/M), KPIT, Systems Integration (computers), instrumentation, laboratory, processor and laser to complete the work.
- Individual is required to complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely basis.
- Frequent travel will be required to customer sites to perform service, attend technical training, and may include assistance in equipment service in other Kaiser Permanente Regions.
- After hours work is required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
- Will be assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
- Communication devices will be supplied and will need to be kept ON during duty hours.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have formal and on the job training for service/support of complex laboratory instrumentation.
- Associates degree or equivalent in electronics, physics or related science.
- Must have good driving record and maintain valid unrestricted California class C or better driver's license.
- Must be willing to work extended hours.
- Must be proficient operating PC's with Windows operating systems.
- Must have working knowledge of and various types of general instrumentation, Lab and RT equipment.
]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3589219-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 180426

The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions:
- Working under the supervision of a manager or designee, perform all phases of routine and corrective service of biomedical equipment.
- Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
- Must work collaboratively with OEM representatives, other biomedical engineer specialties to include but not limited to imaging (x-ray, CT, MR, U/S,N/M), KPIT, Systems Integration (computers), instrumentation, laboratory, processor and laser to complete the work.
- Individual is required to complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely basis.
- Frequent travel will be required to customer sites to perform service, attend technical training, and may include assistance in equipment service in other Kaiser Permanente Regions.
- After hours work is required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
- Will be assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
- Communication devices will be supplied and will need to be kept ON during duty hours.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have formal and on the job training for service/support of complex laboratory instrumentation.
- Associates degree or equivalent in electronics, physics or related science.
- Must have good driving record and maintain valid unrestricted California class C or better driver's license.
- Must be willing to work extended hours.
- Must be proficient operating PC's with Windows operating systems.
- Must have working knowledge of and various types of general instrumentation, Lab and RT equipment.
]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3589155-California-Facilities-Services Req Id: 173203

Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned w/ design, construction, modification, & maintenance of equipment & machinery in medical center facility. Under limited supervision, ensures efficient & reliable operation of all machinery, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, & air conditioning systems within the Medical Center.
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant, equipment/systems & operations, including life support & life safety equipment.
- May be required to work in emergencies during off hours & on weekend shifts.
- Performs inspection & adjustment of equipment.
- Reads & interprets blueprints, specifications, operation & maintenance manuals, & other documents to determine proper operation.
- Troubleshoots & problem solves under normal & abnormal situations.
- Operates, adjusts, & analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers & microprocessor-based devices.
- Tests newly installed machines & equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) + years of related experience &/or training.
- Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical &/or refrigeration.
- Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid California Drivers License.
- CFC Certificate preferred (required for HVAC and Refrigeration only).
- Working knowledge & ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry & HVAC.
- Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distribution & alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors, & variable frequency drives.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance & work order system, preferably MP2.
- Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
- Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, & repair of HVAC equipment (including chillers & boilers), electrical distribution, & operating room equipment.
- Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients, & other incumbents of the organization.
- Ability to regularly lift & /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift &/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3503121-Oakland-Facilities-Services Req Id: 140955

The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions:
- Working under the supervision of the Laboratory Services Manager or designee, perform all phases of routine and corrective service of biomedical equipment.
- Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
- Must work collaboratively with OEM representatives, other biomedical engineer specialties to include but not limited to imaging (x-ray, CT, MR, U/S,N/M), KPIT, Systems Integration (computers), instrumentation, laboratory, processor and laser to complete the work.
- Individual is required to complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely basis.
- Frequent travel will be required to customer sites to perform service, attend technical training, and may include assistance in equipment service in other Kaiser Permanente Regions.
- After hours work is required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
- Will be assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
- Communication devices will be supplied and will need to be kept ON during duty hours.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge and experience in supporting large automated laboratory pre and post specimen processing systems.
This includes automated sorters, decappers, recappers and associated integrated transport systems and robots.
- Must have good driving record and maintain valid unrestricted California class C or better driver's license.
- Must be willing to work extended hours.
- Must be proficient operating PC's with Windows operating systems.
- Must have working knowledge of and various types of general instrumentation, Lab and RT equipment.
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