Biomedical Technician II or III

About the role

This position is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, performing preventative maintenance, ensuring electrical safety and performance verification, and providing bench and field service on most medical equipment at the board/module level, with assistance or direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and calibrates clinical equipment at a component level.
• Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance consistent with applicable regulatory standards on assigned medical equipment in a timely manner.
• Repairs patient care equipment, medical communications equipment and PCs to board/module level through and understanding of electronics theory and applications including operating systems and PC repair.
• Reads detailed electronic schematics. Troubleshoots equipment using available test equipment.
• Maintains communication with customers regarding the status of equipment repairs. Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.
• Clocks in the work of outside contractors/vendors engaged in equipment repair.
• Provides customer relations and resolves equipment service problems by ensuring that clinical capability is restored as quickly as possible.
• Maintains an accurate and current parts inventory.
• Assists manager in maintaining a comprehensive library of technical literature.
• Trains field technicians with less expertise in preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment, and service delivery methods when appropriate.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• Must possess a strong knowledge of electronics as normally obtained through the completion of an Associate’s degree Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college, technical school or equivalent experience and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience within an acute-care hospital setting.
• Alternatively, candidates with at least five (5) years of related experience within an acute hospital setting may qualify if they obtain a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electricity, AC/DC electronics including power supplies, electro/mechanics including motors and motor controls, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology and basic physiology.
• Must also be proficient in PC repair and Windows PC and network operating systems.
• Most possess the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college.
• Placement into Tech II or III slot will be determined by experience.

Skills

• Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Physiological Monitoring System (Philips, GE, Welch Allyn).
• Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Anesthesia System (GE Avance, Aestiva).
• Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Dialysis System (Fresenius 2008 Series).
• Ability to conduct First Look troubleshooting on Ultrasound Equipment (Siemens, Philips, Sonosite, Terason).
• Ability to conduct First Look troubleshooting on LASER equipment (Sciton, Lumenis, Dornier, Candela).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs.

Pay

• $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education as BMET IIRetention Bonus $20,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hiresRelocation Assistance up to $7,500 Relocation AssistanceTemporary Housing 90 Days Temporary Housing ProvidedAdditional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5X8 hour shifts - Occasional overtime and/or weekend work, On Call Rotation RequiredShift Differentials Available $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Living in Fairbanks As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax.Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.College Town - the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical CollegeMilitary Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs Summer activities Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events. Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.