Biomedical Engineering Technician II

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on a broad range of patient care and selected support equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Manages all assigned equipment and schedules service.
• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develop PM procedures on equipment; maintains files on procedures and manuals.
• Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals.
• Responds expeditiously to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.
• Researches and initiates orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.
• Maintains purchase order log and validate invoices for payment (field service personnel only).
• Provides informal training to equipment users and Crothall Services Group staff as requested or when circumstances dictate.
• Makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment; keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement / Risk Management program by gaining an understanding of the issues and concerns of customers and making recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.
• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Documents all significant asset related actions in compliance with department practices.
• Participates in department meetings.
• Collaborates with fellow technical personnel in department meetings to ensure they are kept abreast of technical updates and/or device related problems.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology, military training or equivalent experience
  • 3 years servicing clinical/patient care equipment in a hospital environment
  • Valid driver’s license for field service positions requiring travel
  • Ability to work independently with some supervision
  • Good communication and strong customer service skills
  • Good organization and time management skills
  • Working knowledge of computer applications pertaining to tracking service histories and producing reports on assets
  • Good trouble-shooting skills
  • Ability and willingness to serve "on-call" duty as required
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work as a member of a team