Medical Gas System Testing Verifiertechnician
Roseburg, OR - USA
Job Summary
GD Resources LLC is seeking a highly qualified Medical Gas Systems Verifier / Technician to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract at the Roseburg VA Medical Center.
This role is responsible for performing NFPA 99 compliant inspection testing verification preventive maintenance and reporting for hospital medical gas systems including oxygen medical air vacuum nitrous oxide and nitrogen systems.
The technician will ensure all systems meet requirements of:
- NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code latest edition)
- Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards
- The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements
- VHA Directive 7515
- Perform full system verification of:
- Oxygen bulk systems (2 sites)
- Medical air compressors and dryers
- Medical vacuum pump systems
- Nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifolds
- Test medical gas outlets for:
- Pressure flow leakage and labeling accuracy
- Verify zone valves for:
- Leakage pressure integrity labeling compliance
- Test alarm systems:
- Master area and local alarms (audible/visual functions)
- High/low pressure setpoints and accuracy
- Conduct testing of:
- Dew point and CO monitoring systems
- Medical air compressors and vacuum pump performance
- Manifold changeover systems
- Cross-connection and pipeline integrity analysis
- Perform particulate and contamination testing at selected endpoints
- Verify vacuum and pressure performance across all outlets
- Perform preventive maintenance on:
- Compressors dryers pumps regulators filters and valves
- Replace or service minor components (O-rings seals fittings)
- Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer specifications
- Coordinate all major repairs through COR approval
- Prepare NFPA 99 / TJC-compliant inspection reports
- Generate certification documentation for each tested outlet
- Provide:
- Room-by-room testing logs
- System discrepancy reports
- Compliance summary sheets
- Submit:
- Preliminary field report before site departure
- Final report within 15 calendar days
- Follow all VA safety policies and hospital infection control procedures
- Coordinate shutdowns with COR and hospital engineering staff
- Perform work in patient care areas ORs and critical care units with minimal disruption
- Maintain clean controlled and safe work environments at all times
- ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Systems Verifier
- ASSE 6020 or 6010 (supporting qualification preferred)
- Knowledge of NFPA 99 latest edition
- Minimum 3 5 years in:
- Medical gas systems inspection or maintenance
- Healthcare facility systems (hospital environment preferred)
- Experience working with VA hospital or Joint Commission environments strongly preferred
- Ability to operate calibrated test equipment (NIST traceable)
- Knowledge of:
- Medical gas pipeline systems
- Vacuum and compressor systems
- Alarm systems and pressure regulation
- Strong understanding of hospital life safety systems
- Experience with VA medical center contracts
- Familiarity with BeaconMedaes Ramvac or equivalent systems
- Background in biomedical equipment maintenance or facility engineering
- Ability to produce formal compliance documentation for regulatory audits
- Attention to detail in regulated environments
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills
- Documentation and reporting accuracy
- Ability to work in active hospital environments
- Compliance-driven mindset (NFPA / TJC / VA standards)
- Professional communication with COR and engineering teams
- Hospital-based environment (active patient care areas)
- May require after-hours and weekend work for OR shutdowns
- Exposure to regulated medical gas systems
- Strict compliance with VA security and safety rules (no exceptions)