Biomedical Equipment Tech III

About the role

This is a BMET III mainly doing field work for our various locations around Morristown and other North Central and Northern NJ locations. Fully experienced with an advanced skill set or knowledge in healthcare technology; works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer to BMET 2, BMET 1 staff and interns. Capable of performing in a BMET lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Fully experienced with an advanced skill set or knowledge in healthcare technology; works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer to BMET 2, BMET 1 staff and interns.
• Capable of performing in a BMET lead capacity.
• Possesses understanding and skills related to medical equipment systems and devices.
• Possesses understanding and skills related to medical equipment systems and devices.
• Possesses understanding of medical PCs, peripherals, medical network hardware and clinical network applications.
• Significant working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology with emphasis in clinical application and troubleshooting.
• Possesses the ability to follow manufacturer's procedures for preventive maintenance inspection, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and operation verification procedures on medical equipment including but not limited to all non-high risk and high-risk medical equipment.
• Repair, install, and calibrate complex and intricate medical equipment.
• Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual medical equipment situations, and any customer concerns.
• Work with, direct and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery and vendor documentation.
• Develop and maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education.
• Absorb and communicate the use of devices supported.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of devices supported.
• Can provide advanced support of non high-risk and high-risk medical equipment for direct patient care.
• Possesses understanding of the daily operations of the departments supported (hospital, clinic, offsite locations, etc.).
• Possesses experience in their assigned clinical environment.
• Prepare to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.
• Maintain current advanced understanding of Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), The Joint Commission, NFPA and other regulatory agencies' standards.
• Evaluate the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, preventive maintenance schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
• Ensures service completed and documentation submitted is accurate, complete and timely.
• Can review BMET 2 and BMET 1 documentation for the same.
• Can successfully resolve complex customer service issues, complaints and escalated issues from BMET 2 and BMET 1.
• Interacts with customers in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to elicit information from customers as needed for troubleshooting and general support.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with department representatives, leadership and senior leadership.
• Possesses knowledge of clinical equipment systems (laboratory systems, networked medical equipment systems, connected medical equipment etc.).
• Possesses knowledge of project management terms and methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years of 6 years of relevant experience in Field Education
• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Associate degree in Science or Technology (BMET/EET) or military trained (BMET)
• Certifications AAMI (CBET) Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (Preferred)

Skills

• Advanced skill set or knowledge in healthcare technology
• Ability to follow manufacturer's procedures for preventive maintenance inspection, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and operation verification procedures on medical equipment
• Ability to repair, install, and calibrate complex and intricate medical equipment
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database
• Ability to develop and maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
• Ability to interact with customers in a timely manner
• Ability to elicit information from customers as needed for troubleshooting and general support
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with department representatives, leadership and senior leadership
• Ability to possess knowledge of clinical equipment systems (laboratory systems, networked medical equipment systems, connected medical equipment etc.)
• Ability to possess knowledge of project management terms and methods

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance