Biomedical Technician I

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) provides clinical equipment services under the close supervision of TriMedx management. Duties include, but are not limited to, validation and inspection of clinical equipment for completeness, mechanical and electrical safety, and proper operation. The individual also performs planned maintenance inspections, calibrations, and repairs of general biomedical equipment. The BMET I assists other technicians in the troubleshooting and major repair of complex equipment.

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 the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual 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
  • Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
  • Aid with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned
• Regulatory Compliance – 25%:
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (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
  • Responsible for ensuring 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 the core values into job performance
• Inventory – 10%:
  • Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status
  • Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment
  • Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
  • Make recommendations regarding inventory
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience required. This requirement will be waived if the applicant has received the TRIMEDX Trained Certification or completed an equivalent biomedical related certification program.
• 3 months 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 personal vehicle.