Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering

About the role

PeaceHealth is seeking a Biomed Technician II – Clinical Engineering for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.85 – $59.82. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Essential Functions

• 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 manufacturer 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 manufacturers’ 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

Education

• Associate Degree Required:
  • Biomedical Technology
  • Electronics
  • Physics
  • U.S. Military Biomedical or Technical Program
• Associate Degree Preferred:
  • Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred:
  • Biomedical Instrumentation Technology

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in biomedical equipment repair
• Solid experience in at least 1 maintenance management system and parts ordering system

Credentials

• Driver’s License
• Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Preferred: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

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.
• Detail 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.

Department / Location Specific Notes

St. Joseph Medical Center: Biomed Technicians may be responsible for maintaining the equipment at United, PIMC and surrounding clinics at PeaceHealth Medical Group.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent 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.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• 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.