Biomedical Equipment Technician III - FT - Days - JDCH

Summary

Under minimal supervision, understands and provides technical knowledge and the ability to test, repair and maintain high-end/complex medical devices. Equipment also includes electronic test equipment and various types of medical equipment. Testing will be done in our facility and will involve staff interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate equipment inventories and equipment sterilization.
• Works in collaboration with IT and the equipment manufacturers to ensure appropriate cyber security of medical devices.
• Acts as lead resource on one or more product lines / devices.
• Thoroughly documents preventive maintenance and equipment repairs into the CMMS system in a timely and consistent manner.
• Analyzes data and processes for opportunities for improvement.
• Works in cross departmental teams to identify opportunities for improvement in practice and policy.
• Trains and mentors Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) I and II staff.
• Writes, reviews, and executes testing procedures on medical devices, ensuring compliance to codes and following manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair, calling for special service when needed.
• Serves as project manager for moderate to high complexity projects.
• Repairs and maintains high-level/complex medical devices by adjusting, calibrating, testing and documenting equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (equivalent work experience may substitute for education requirement).
• Seven (7) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Alternative qualifications: High school diploma plus nine (9) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment; OR Military/Department of Defense Training in Electronics; OR Bachelor's degree or higher and five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Biomedical Industry Technical Certification is preferred.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Effective Communication
• Equipment Maintenance
• Joint Commission
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior
• Team Work

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0-25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 26-75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0-25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26-75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling >75 lbs Non-Patient: 40%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Fire Risk: 20%
• Hazardous Noise: 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%