Biomedical Equipment Tech II

University of Rochester; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,868 - 68,676; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform safety inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair on a range of medical devices. The role involves on-site service at multiple locations and requires collaboration with clinical staff to ensure patient safety.

Under supervision, you will service high- and medium-risk equipment, maintain documentation, and participate in on-call coverage, contributing to the hospital's Equipment Management Plan and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related hospital experience.
• Associate degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections and maintenance on biomedical equipment per plan.
• Service high-, medium-, and selected life-support equipment under supervision.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Maintain equipment records and respond to offsite service needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support the Clinical Engineering team.

Skills

Customer service

Read schematics

Basic computer skills

Networking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location

7329 Seneca Rd N, Hornell, New York, United States of America, 14843

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500105 Clinical Engineering

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCA 209 H

Compensation Range

$26.25 - $35.44

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, is responsible for service on low and medium risk equipment as described in the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Under direct supervision, is responsible for service on selected high risk and life support equipment as described in the URMC Environment of Care "Medical Equipment Management Plan". Completes preventive maintenance, safety inspection, calibration, installing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electromechanical and electronic devices. Services equipment in both the hospital environment as well as at numerous offsite locations. Works in close proximity to patients and staff in intensive care units and operating room settings. Interfaces with all the all members of the Clinical Engineering team effectively.

Essential Functions

• Performs safety/preventive maintenance inspections and services electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to determine operational status and compliance with manufacturers and industry technical standards and specifications.
• Installs, maintains, and calibrates electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Troubleshoots, isolates equipment malfunctions and repairs electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment.
• Responds to operator complaints about equipment malfunctions, often involving correcting operator errors.
• Performs equipment modifications when instructions, diagrams, prints, or schematics are provided for technical guidance.
• Maintains electronic medical equipment management database files for compliance with departmental and accreditation requirements.
• Completes on-call responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience that is closely related within a hospital, the military or any other comparable organization required.
• Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology with particular focus on Biomedical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical diagrams preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Advanced networking and system integrations preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State with means of transportation to service offsite locations upon hire required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.