THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician

Full-time position; considers BMET I, BMET II, and Senior BMET candidates.

About the role

Provides planned maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturer’s recommendations, standards, code requirements, and industry-accepted processes.
• Performs corrective maintenance including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences; documents results to comply with regulatory and standard requirements.
• Notifies equipment users, CE Managers, and Regional Director of repair status and delays as necessary.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts requests per established policies.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision-making, working to accomplish team objectives, and soliciting feedback on personal effectiveness.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority (per department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment.
• Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Technician I as assigned by Clinical Engineering Management.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; and other policies and procedures to ensure honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology, or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CBET certification preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
• Ability to train CE associates on use and application of select test equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA, and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard.
• Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks, and document actions taken.
• Strong customer service communication skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.

Physical requirements

• Physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
• Ability to mentally concentrate while subject to stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.
• Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines in hazardous environments including electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust, inclement weather, marked changes in temperature/humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
• Ability to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak.
• Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors.
• Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
• Ability to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and occasionally (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
• Maintains safe working environment for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff per applicable standards and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.