Biomedical Technician - Imaging & Radiology
Gundersen Health System · La Crosse, WI · 4 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Emplify Health is looking to add a Biomedical Technician to our team, primarily supporting our Imaging and Radiology needs. This role performs moderately complex to complex technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and therapeutic medical or imaging equipment.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
- Installs, calibrates, and tests new diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, standards, and department policy.
- Conducts scheduled and unscheduled electrical and functional safely inspections on diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment.
- Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
- Acts as a resource on more complex technical biomedical issues and mentors Biomedical Technician Associates to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
- Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspection, repairs, adjustments etc. performed on all equipment.
- Interprets schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
- Reviews outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
- Modifies existing electronic devices and systems to meet the special needs of the user in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Interacts with manufacturer representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information.
- Requests and/or orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
- Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminar to develop maintain the required current technical aptitude.
- May provide support services across and outside region.
- Functions as highly organized, efficient, and manage concurrent tasks with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a similar program - or - equivalent years of experience and education
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience maintaining and performing diagnostic work to medical equipment
- License/ Certification: Valid Driver's License (DL) - Required
Preferred Qualifications
- OEM vendor training experience.
- Experience supporting imaging or radiology equipment.
- Familiarity with networking technologies, DICOM, HL7, servers, and PCs.
- Knowledge of medical equipment components and electronic part identification.
Benefits
A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
- Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
- Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
- Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
- Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
- Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
Schedule
Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday between 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Primarily based in La Crosse, WI but may require travel to support other locations as needed