Biomedical Equip Tech II

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs medical devices with general to moderate complexity such as, but not limited to: infusions pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, monitoring central stations, and other assigned devices of similar complexity.
• Under Manager’s supervision, BMET II may shadow and assist more senior technicians with repairs on complex systems.
• Responds to all calls promptly and follows up with the users on equipment status.
• Performs equipment incoming inspections and establishes complete asset inventory in the Equipment Management System.
• Fulfills preventive maintenance and safety inspections according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Coordinates equipment vendor factory or onsite services when necessary.
• Documents all service activities performed and hours spent in the Equipment Management System in a timely manner.
• Reviews pertinent literature and attends seminars to maintain awareness of medical instrumentation innovations and related maintenance techniques.
• May be assigned to inspect and repair equipment at higher risk and complexity as part of the hands-on learning process.
• After hour emergency on-call based on department on-call rotation schedule.
• Assists with the installation, safety testing, and inventory of new equipment as part of the equipment installation projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate’s degree in electronics, electrical or other technical fields or higher with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer and networking principles.
• Experience: One to three years’ experience working in a healthcare or medical device manufacturing environment maintaining general medical devices with the most current technologies.
• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: General understanding of troubleshooting and maintenance workflow logics, and ability to read and understand electrical, electronic and mechanical schematics and diagrams. General knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical device applications on monitoring, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment in patient care. Proficient in MS Office applications, database inventory/asset management systems, and various online engines to find technical and biomedical equipment resources for medical device theories, clinical applications, and troubleshooting knowledge. Technical and analytical skills to troubleshoot and repair general state-of-the-art biomedical equipment and systems. With Manager’s supervision, ability to determine priorities, analyze problems and develop methods and procedures to meet unusual conditions, including resolution of emergency repairs for patient-connected life support systems. Has a comprehensive understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory requirements. Visual acuity and manual dexterity to inspect and repair equipment and devices, requiring use of small hand tools and testing equipment. Interpersonal skills to interact with personnel both within and outside Hospital to gather and exchange information relating to biomedical equipment operation and clinical applications.

PAY RANGE

$26.87-$42.64

LOCATION

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

M-F 7:30am-4:00pm

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

United Nurses And Allied Professionals