Biomed Equipment Technician II

About the role

Responsible for maintaining and repairing medical equipment in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Works with hospital departments to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Utilizes tools and test equipment appropriately and keeps an inventory of assigned tools and test equipment.
• Supports medical equipment pre-purchase evaluations and coordinates outside support activities with vendors and clients.
• Documents all equipment support activities in the database completely, accurately, and on time.
• Conducts basic analysis, troubleshooting, and patient medical equipment repair.
• Prioritizes work activities and maintains set timelines to optimize response time.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and department goals.
• Evaluates and recommends new ideas to improve medical equipment quality, safety, and service.
• Provides nursing in-services on equipment and operational issues to reduce use errors and improve patient quality of care.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Technology (BMET), Electronics Engineering or related field OR successful completion of Military BMET training.
• Three years of experience in maintaining electronics or electromechanical equipment, or two years maintaining medical equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform essential functions.
• Effective communication skills with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and software use.
• Understanding of regulatory agency standards and practices.
• Skilled in the use of standard test equipment and tools for the maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Technical skills in analyzing, calibrating, and installing assigned medical equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
• High service standards, including responding to customer requests in a timely manner and anticipating customer requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
• Communicates effectively with customers to contribute to the quality of the work environment by obtaining access to equipment and resolving equipment issues.
• Skilled in using standard test equipment and tools for the maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Skilled in analyzing, troubleshooting, and performing patient medical equipment repair.
• Skilled in prioritizing work activities and maintaining set timelines to optimize response time.
• Skilled in documenting equipment support activities in the database completely, accurately, and on time.
• Skilled in evaluating and recommending new ideas to improve medical equipment quality, safety, and service.
• Skilled in providing nursing in-services on equipment and operational issues to reduce use errors and improve patient quality of care.

Benefits

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Day shift.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.