THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

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, or code requirements, as well as industry-acceptable processes.
• Performs corrective maintenance procedures, including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences, and 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 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 per policy.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating in group decision-making, and soliciting feedback about effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment.
• Recommends test equipment and spare 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.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations, Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in medical electronics, electronic technology, or equivalent military or related training.
• CBET certification preferred.
• Three to five years of 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 the use and application of select test equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA, and other regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information, and follow complex written instructions.
• Basic understanding of personal computer operation and ability to input data using a keyboard.
• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be 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.
• 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, temperature ranges, 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 up to 100 pounds occasionally (5% of the time).
• 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 locations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.02 - $37.53 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.