Biomed Technician II

Core Functions

• Installs, repairs, and calibrates clinical equipment at a component level.
• Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance consistent with applicable regulatory standards on assigned medical equipment in a timely manner.
• Repairs patient care equipment, medical communications equipment and PCs to board/module level through and understanding of electronics theory and applications including operating systems and PC repair.
• Reads detailed electronic schematics.
• Troubleshoots equipment using available test equipment.
• Maintains communication with customers regarding the status of equipment repairs.
• Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.
• Clocks in and out of service requests, coordinates/schedules service (self, vendor and, when appropriate, other technicians).
• Provides customer relations and resolves equipment service problems by ensuring that clinical capability is restored as quickly as possible.
• Monitors the work of outside contractors/vendors engaged in equipment repair.
• Documents all work performed, maintains parts, supplies, tools, test equipment and technical literature by completing service reports and supplemental productivity documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains an accurate and current parts inventory.
• Aids in equipment installations and project work involving patient care, medical communications technology, and clinical application networks.
• Trains field technicians with less expertise in preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment, and service delivery methods when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a strong knowledge of electronics as normally obtained through the completion of an Associate’s degree in electronics or related field or equivalent training.
• Must have a minimum of two years of related experience with applicable specialty equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electricity, AC/DC electronics including power supplies, electro/mechanics including motors and motor controls, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology and basic physiology.
• Must also be proficient in PC repair and Windows PC and network operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.