Biomedical Technician I

About the Company

At TRIMEDX, all associates share a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance. Everyone is focused on serving the customer through collaboration and support. Associates look forward to coming to work each day, knowing every individual matters and makes a difference. It is a culture like no other.

Summary

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) provides clinical equipment services under close supervision. Duties include validation and inspection of clinical equipment for completeness, mechanical and electrical safety, and proper operation. The BMET I also performs planned maintenance inspections, calibrations, and repairs of general biomedical equipment, assists in troubleshooting and major repairs of complex equipment, and demonstrates adherence to TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Service – 40%
  • Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on general biomedical equipment.
  • Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment.
  • Inform supervisors of repair status, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and customer concerns.
  • Work with, direct, and document activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
  • Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education.
  • Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned.
• Regulatory Compliance – 25%
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of the equipment database, including inventory, PA schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
  • Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.
• Account Relationship Management – 25%
  • Build and maintain customer relationships.
  • Discuss equipment status and functionality with clinicians.
  • Adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served.
  • Provide a positive representation of TRIMEDX services by integrating core values into job performance.
• Inventory – 10%
  • Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status.
  • Verify completion of security analysis for new customer equipment.
  • Perform Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial, evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment, as well as permanently assigned equipment.
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of the equipment database, including inventory, PA schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
  • Make recommendations regarding inventory.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience required. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has received the TRIMEDX Trained Certification or completed an equivalent biomedical-related certification program.
• 3 months of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site that may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Travel may be required based on customer or business needs.

Skills

• Complex computer skills, including the ability to interpret error codes, defragment hard drives, replace power supplies, and interpret computer codes.
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.