Job Title:  Medical Gas Technician

Job Description for Medical Gas Maintenance Technician   

Position Title: Medical Gas Maintenance Technician

Department: Facility Management Department

Reports To: Mechanical Engineer / Facility Management Manager

Position Summary

The Medical Gas Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of medical gas pipeline systems and equipment to ensure safe, continuous, and compliant supply of medical gases for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Gas Systems Operations

• Operate, monitor, and maintain medical gas pipeline systems including Oxygen, Medical Air, Vacuum, Nitrous Oxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen and other Medical Gas used in JPMC.

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of medical gases to critical hospital areas.

Maintenance & Inspection

• Perform preventive maintenance on manifolds, alarm systems, zone valves, terminal units, compressors, vacuum pumps, dryers, and filters.

• Conduct system checks, leak testing, and respond to alarms and breakdowns.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NFPA 99 / HTM 02-01 and hospital safety policies.

• Assist in emergency response, permit-to-work procedures and lockout/tagout procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance records, pressure readings, and inspection reports.

• Report defects and safety concerns.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate maintenance works with clinical staff.

• Assist contractors and support audits and accreditation surveys.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 5 years medical gas experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of medical gas systems and safety requirements.

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Medical Gas Competency Training

• NFPA 99 / HTM 02-01

• Safety and First Aid training

Working Conditions

• On-call and shift duties may be required.

• Work in plant rooms and clinical environments.

Key Performance Indicators

• System uptime and reliability

• Compliance with maintenance schedules

• Safety and audit performance