Biomedical Engineer PRN

About the role

PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH**

Responsibilities

• Completes the most critical, complex, and difficult repairs.
• Focuses on critical device compliance, prioritizes repairs based on service line and acuity, and completes work on first-in/first-out basis.
• Maintains RTLS application and usage of system and system devices.
• Evaluates complex clinical/biomedical equipment systems and device issues, system integration issues, clinical network connectivity, high-end equipment maintenance and repair; implements appropriate repairs, performs PM and safety/environmental inspections.
• Self-trains on all available equipment as opportunities arise; develops PM procedures, creates training procedures and quick reference documents; evaluates service requirements and histories to contribute to Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) plans.
• Ledds others as needed regarding appropriate policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation.
• Establishes and engages in proactive daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to strong interdepartmental relations and satisfaction.
• Implements facility business goals/objectives.
• Leads, instructs, and assists Engineers on all levels of repairs/resolutions.
• Delegates tasks and performs certain administrative duties, including managing risk.
• Proactively reaches out to others on team (e.g., provides help, shares best practices, mentors others).
• Documents all repair actions and submits reports/summaries according to schedule.
• Ensures proper care of spares, tools, and test equipment, and ensure calibration.
• Maintains approved parts inventory.
• Enhances and maintains technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
• May perform role of tower or team leader (e.g., direct activities of fellow BMET’s, engage in a more interactive relationship with other departments, interact with leadership, participate in meetings or committees as needed).
• Maintains awareness of and complies with the Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• Completes all planned Quality and Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Identifies and reports all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
• Ensures all work orders, vendor service reports, time and expense reports, PM activities, purchase orders, and other duties are documented in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures all test equipment is tracked and 100% calibrated on time.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: At least 5 or more years of biomedical experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications: One of the following certifications issued by AAMI required: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM).

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced experience interpreting electrical, electronic, and hydraulic schematic diagrams.
• Ability to perform effective and efficient repair and planned maintenance on clinical medical equipment.
• Familiarity with TJC Elements of Performance and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to multitask, strategize, and prioritize.
• Ability to analyze metrics and reports.
• Able to think creatively and implement solutions/solve problems, even when unfamiliar with the task at hand.
• Able to coach, mentor, and lead others.
• Change agent and process oriented.
• Operate with efficiency and sense of urgency.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.
• Empower and inspire others.
• Proficiency in completing electronic documentation using technological tools (e.g., iPad, iPhone) and familiar with technological programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Experience developing and maintaining good customer relations at all levels (e.g., nurses, doctors, leadership).
• Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to implement solutions through problem solving.
• Focus on efficiency, adoption or creation of standard work practices, LEAN

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.