BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
About the role
The Biomedical Equipment Technician position involves maintaining, modifying, and calibrating various medical and surgical equipment. Duties include inspecting and repairing respiratory, anesthesia, and laboratory equipment, responding to emergencies, and performing laboratory tests.
Responsibilities
- Inspects and maintains respiratory, anesthesia, and laboratory equipment.
- Disassembles, replaces parts, cleans, lubricates, and reassembles equipment.
- Monitors and calibrates equipment using control gases, manometers, and control chemical solutions.
- Responds to emergency calls to troubleshoot malfunctions of monitoring, anesthesia, or surgical equipment.
- Installs substitute equipment if necessary.
- Performs laboratory tests as requested, using appropriate equipment.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience as a medical or laboratory technician involving the operation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary, respiratory, electronic, and electromechanical monitoring equipment.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation.
- Physical Class 3 - Moderate: Stand or walk most of the time, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects weighing over 25 pounds, and lift 10-25 pounds frequently.
Desirable Qualifications
- Additional experience in excess of the Requirements.
Benefits
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Pay
Details on pay will be provided in the job offer.
Schedule
Details on schedule will be provided in the job offer.
Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements outlined above.
Skills
Skills required for this position include technical knowledge of biomedical equipment, troubleshooting abilities, and proficiency in operating and maintaining various medical devices.
Benefits
Details on benefits will be provided in the job offer.
Contact
For more information, contact Andrew Munoz, Exam Analyst at (213) 288-7000 or amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov.