Pneumatic Tube Technician

Additional Information About the Role Additional Preferred Requirements Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Facilities Engineering maintains 6 million square foot of facilities dedicated to clinical and academic functions. Facilities Engineering is comprised of 150 professionals, including engineers, MEP mechanics, building finishes and support staff. The Facilities and Engineering department at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a progressive, innovative department which stresses employee involvement, continued education/training and opportunities for advancement. Consistent customer and staff satisfaction surveys reflect a continuous rating in the upper 90% and staff responses to "intent to continue employment at BJH" rating in the upper 90%.

Maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs the hospital’s pneumatic tube transport system while monitoring performance data to improve efficiency and reliability. Provides user support and coordinates with maintenance staff and vendors on inspections, repairs, and component replacements.

• Performs operational support, diagnostics, troubleshooting, testing, and corrective maintenance of the hospital’s pneumatic tube transport system, including mechanical, electrical, and control components.
• Monitors and evaluates system performance by analyzing operational data, error logs, and performance reports to identify trends, root causes, and reliability concerns.
• Maintains adequate inventory to reduce lead time of repair and maintenance parts.
• Develops and recommends system optimizations and corrective actions to improve, efficiency and overall system reliability.
• Provides training and support to clinical and operational staff; collaborates with maintenance teams and external vendors on inspections, installations, repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.

• High School Diploma or GED