Biomed Equipment Tech III

About the role

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) (Imaging) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices and other medical devices. This includes troubleshooting and repairing complex digital and analog circuitry to maintain proper medical equipment operation and ensure optimum operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs complex electronic devices down to the component level.
• Provides guidance and training to Biomedical Technicians in the use, safety, inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance and inventory of all equipment.
• Interfaces medical ancillary devices to computers for clinical instrumentation data acquisition to assure quality control of medical devices and verify prompt response of clinicians and automated flow charting.
• Inspects medical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturers specifications and code requirements.
• Tailors equipment applications to meet clinical needs and insures implementation.
• Calibrates equipment to ensure accuracy and correct operation.
• Maintains proper documentation of repairs, calibrations, periodic safety inspections, preventive maintenance procedures and in-service training sessions.
• Participates in comparative evaluation of equipment and recommends new equipment and enhancements.
• Captures and maintains records of all equipment maintenance activities.
• Coordinates with subordinates on special projects, including equipment designs and modifications to meet special needs of the Medical Center.
• Accesses protected health information (PHI) in accordance with departmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i.e. incidental vs. extensive).
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
• Reports to: Biomedical Equipment Supervisor
• Supervises: None

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: An Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering and four years of experience where the primary function of the position was the repair and preventive maintenance of biomedical equipment, one year of which must have been in a health care facility, or a facility that manufactures or services medical equipment.
• Experience: Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair and safety considerations of biomedical equipment and instrumentation; thorough knowledge of governmental code requirements and manufacturer specifications; good knowledge of the concepts of server and client operating systems and the networking associated with these devices; good knowledge of the operational aspects and environment of biomedical equipment as it relates to the treatment of patients; ability to determine the cause of operational malfunctions of biomedical equipment and make necessary repairs; ability to communicate and work well with others; ability to carry out instructions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; initiative; sound judgment; thoroughness; reliability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-5+ years of GE, Siemens and/or Philips imaging service experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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