Biomedical Technician II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II contributes to the success of the business by providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supported with a positive attitude. Accountable for ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform functional testing, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of basic to complex biomedical instrumentation throughout the hospital.
• Perform routine scheduled preventive maintenance on a wide variety of basic to complex electronic and electromechanical patient care equipment.
• Scheduled maintenance includes visual and mechanical inspection, safety testing, performance testing, scheduled parts replacement and adjustment, and corrective action, which includes adjustments, calibration and minor repairs.
• Performing inspection and performance verification of new/incoming biomedical instrumentation prior to clinical use.
• Performing corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment as required, responding to telephone or direct requests for service from equipment users. Troubleshooting will be to the component level whenever feasible.
• Instructing clinical users in the proper operation, safety and routine care of biomedical instrumentation.
• Reporting and/or making recommendations to the senior manger regarding preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, operational improvements, incident investigations, etc.
• Overseeing warranty repairs and contracted services by outside service representatives.
• Requisitioning service parts and spares for corrective maintenance or stock replenishment. Suggesting items for one time or stock purchases. Investigating alternative parts sources for cost savings, quality improvement or faster delivery.
• Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in hospital, laboratory and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients.
• Service medical laboratory equipment, and have strong troubleshooting, communication, and computer skills.
• Services various equipment and apparatus, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electro surgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood-pressure transducers, spiro meters, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, patient care computers, and other related technical equipment.
• Uses office automation hardware and software applications and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Maintains documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures. Documents time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Highschool Diploma

Experience: Minimum of 3 years medical equipment service experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter "N/A"):

Manufacturer training in specific biomedical equipment modalities is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter "N/A"):

AAMI BMET/CRES/CLES certification is highly desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter "N/A"):

Excellent technical knowledge of biomedical equipment preventive and corrective repair standards.

Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment repairs is critical to success in this role.

Knowledge of computers, electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles required.

Ability to explain and demonstrate the correct operation of biomedical equipment to medical personnel required.

Knowledge of biomedical equipment preventive and corrective repair standards.

Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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