THCE Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician

About the Role

Assists the Clinical Engineering Manager in planning, developing, and implementing the medical equipment management program utilizing an equipment life cycle approach. Coordinates planned and corrective maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment used throughout the hospital. Ensures continuous improvement in quality, operational cost effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and resource utilization. Supports and fosters team building within the local and corporate clinical engineering team.

As needed, provides Planned Maintenance (PM) safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment, such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, laboratory equipment, etc., as assigned by the Clinical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation.
• Analyzes and prepares reports on program effectiveness and operating cost.
• Assists in implementing the medical equipment management program utilizing an equipment life cycle approach.
• Meets target objectives and standards for program timeliness and quality.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, and soliciting feedback about effectiveness as a team member and leader.
• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Monitors CE Department PM completion rates during each monthly scheduled cycle and reports results to Clinical Engineering Manager.
• 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.
• Performs PM procedures using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry-acceptable processes and guidelines.
• Notifies equipment users and CE Manager of repair status or 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.
• Participates in various hospital committees as assigned, such as laser safety, risk management, and safety/EOC committees.
• 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 equipment parts to the CE Manager.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis as assigned.
• Provides assistance and training to all Bio-Medical Equipment Technicians as assigned.
• Functions as Clinical Engineering representative in the absence of the CE Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by CE Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in medical electronics, electronic technology, or equivalent military-related training.
• CBET, CLET, or CRES certification preferred.
• Five or more 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 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 repairs.
• 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.
• Strong customer service and communications skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors.
• Ability to maintain an up-to-date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and 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 on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
• Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
• Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.