Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering

About the role

PeaceHealth is seeking a Biomed Technician II for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. This role performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks associated with the installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment with general supervisory oversight. The position serves as a subject matter expert on some Biomed systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and calibrates most classes of clinical equipment at the component level.
• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections; inspects incoming equipment for compliance with code, standards, and manufacture recommendations; maintains documentation as required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures; and documents time and expense in a timely manner.
• Assists with detailed purchase specifications for new equipment and in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Assists with the administrative responsibilities of the department, including work order control, maintenance history records, preventative maintenance and safety inspection records, purchase requests, and repair parts inventory records.
• Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the Biomed computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Contributes to effective and efficient departmental and hospital operation by assisting and providing orientation and training of staff both within the department and in other departments.
• Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems for assigned biomedical equipment technicians.
• Oversees the quality control of services provided by outside vendors and maintains necessary documentation regarding the work performed, dates of service and signs off on completion of vendor service requests.
• Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufactures literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the program.
• Ensures team members are notified of changes and trained on the details of those changes.
• Supports and contributes to effective safety and risk management efforts by adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment. Actively ensures accident prevention. Identifies and reports potential liabilities. Maintains appropriate patient/employee confidentiality.
• May serve as a member or advisor to the hospital's Risk Management, Safety, and other appropriate committees as required by the supervisor.
• Conducts in-service classes and individual training for equipment users on subjects such as electrical safety, proper operations and care of equipment.
• May assist with organizing and validating work efforts of other team members in the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required in Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Physics, or U.S Military Biomedical; or Technical Program required.
• Associate Degree preferred in Biomedical Instrumentation Technology; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Biomedical Instrumentation Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required in biomedical equipment repair.
• Solid experience preferred in at least 1 maintenance management system and parts ordering system.
• Driver's License required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician by AAMI preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stopping, prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to safely operate hand tools, power tools and diagnostic test equipment.
• Understanding of BioMed's role in the hospital accreditation process and the need to support that process with thorough work order documentation.
• Excellent analysis/problem solving skills.
• Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic medical terminology related to equipment.
• Knowledge of bioelectronics and instrumentation.
• Skilled in using computers with Windows operating system.
• Ability to navigate multiple software sites simultaneously.
• Demonstrates cost-effective decision-making skills.
• Uses office automation hardware and software applications and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Basic understanding of project management terms and methods.
• Detailed oriented with ability to key statistical data accurately.
• Good knowledge of schematics and ability to work independently on repairs, safety testing and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting, operation, repair, swapping of spare equipment and obtaining vendor support as needed on Critical Care, Emergency, Family Birth Center, Surgery and Telemetry monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of infection control concepts, internal/external disaster plans and risk management concepts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations.

Working Conditions

Physical: Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Continuous moving around area. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs, occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/bending/stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/crawling. Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs force. Occasional reaching/bending/stooping/squatting/crouching/kneeling/grasping.

Environmental: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal). Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program