Biomed Technician

About the role

The Biomed Technician is responsible for diagnosing and servicing medical equipment, ensuring it meets manufacturer specifications and is safe for patient care. They also assist clinical staff and document all work performed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections using appropriate productivity & quality measures.
• Completes monthly assigned tasks within the specified timeframe, prioritizing inspections of high-risk over low-risk equipment.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions and notifies appropriate management team members to correct them.
• Works collaboratively with senior technical staff to create & enter PM procedures following manufacturer guidelines.
• Effectively responds to service requests, troubleshoots & repairs medical equipment appropriately, demonstrating good judgment on performing component vs. circuit board level repairs.
• Timely and accurately documents all service requests and repairs in the biomedical equipment database.
• Inspects new devices & equipment with competence appropriate to job proficiency level, including judgment on safety, compliance with codes, standards & ability to learn about the function/performance of new devices with speed & comprehension.
• Secures all required device information for biomedical equipment database.
• Demonstrates the need to have current service and operator manuals on hand for proper servicing of all types of medical equipment.
• Aids in maintaining and fulfilling the department/organizational regulatory requirements and goals.
• Complies with system, hospital and departmental policies and procedures and objectives.
• Reports witnessed violations that put patients, staff, department or facility in jeopardy to appropriate management personnel.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of shop safety including the use of electronic test equipment.
• Participates in On Call duties after normal working hours.
• Must respond to a call within 15 minutes by telephone, and report to the facility within a maximum of one hour if required to be on site.
• Ability to give technical instruction to users over the phone minimizing equipment downtime while providing the continuum in patient care, and organizational cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum AAS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience in Biomedical Engineering.
• No experience to 3 years of hands-on experience.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of electricity/electronics.
• Knows how to use MS Office and other computer applications.
• Knowledge of basic electronic test equipment preferred.
• Medical equipment manufacturer certification preferred.
• Eligible for AAMI/ICC certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of types of medical equipment and medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of electromechanical components.

Qualifications

• Preferred Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Preferred Basic knowledge of electricity/electronics.
• Preferred Knowledge of basic electronic test equipment.
• Preferred Medical equipment manufacturer certification.
• Preferred Eligible for AAMI/ICC certification.
• Preferred Basic knowledge of types of medical equipment and medical terminology.
• Preferred Basic knowledge of electromechanical components.

Skills

• Confidence in using electronic test equipment to diagnose and service medical equipment.
• Ability to assist clinical staff in the use of medical equipment.
• Ability to document all work performed.
• Ability to participate in Biomedical Engineering emergency on-call program.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial health. This includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accidental Death Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Programs, Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance), and Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Schedule

Days to work: 8A-4P M-F, occasional Saturday
Full-Time
Working Location(s): Toms River, NJ with possible local travel to other RWJBH sites