THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician I

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices and decisions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Complies with Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects ethical and professional integrity.
• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results to comply with regulatory and standards requirements.
• Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management 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 using established policies and guidelines.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision-making, working to accomplish team objectives, and soliciting feedback about effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority (based on 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by CE Manager.
• Provides or coordinates in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in medical electronics, electronic technology, or equivalent military-related training.
• One to two years of experience or equivalent performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical equipment per policy.
• 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 the use and application of select test equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA, and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using a keyboard.
• Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks, and document actions taken.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
• Must be able to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.
• Must be able to work in hazardous environments such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust, inclement weather, temperature/humidity changes, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
• Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak clearly.
• Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
• Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and occasionally (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
• Must adapt to frequently changing work priorities and travel to various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.