Bio-Med Engineering Tech | 1.0 FT

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Bio-Medical Engineering Technician to perform repairs, calibration, and preventive maintenance on general clinical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards. You will maintain records in the bio-medical software system, coordinate with vendors for parts and service, and participate in in-service training.

A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or related training is preferred, with 3–5 years of experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, calibrate, and maintain clinical equipment used in patient care.
• Safety-test equipment and facility environment to protect patients and staff.
• Maintain records of work in the bio-medical software system.
• Order parts and coordinate service with vendors.
• Communicate with vendors and equipment users on repair status.
• Provide or participate in in-service training and cross-train others.

Skills

Biomedical equipment repair

Equipment calibration

Safety testing

Vendor communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Biomedical software system

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

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General Summary

• The Bio-Med Engineering Technician works independently on repairs, safety testing and preventive maintenance of general clinical equipment. Maintains equipment records, writes reports, and coordinates outside repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field: Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment for use by clinicians involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating physical ailments.
• Safety-tests medical equipment and health-care facility’s structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Utilizes the bio-medical software system to maintain records of work performed according to policy and procedure.
• Follows policies and procedures related to ordering replacement parts and other purchase services.
• Communicates effectively with vendors who provide services to ensure proper and timely outcomes. Provides follow-up communications to equipment users related to repair and maintenance statuses.
• Participates or conducts training in-service programs on the use of equipment to the equipment users. Cross-trains learned skills to other bio-med technicians.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent experience including a diploma program (i.e. Military Training, Technical school, etc.) preferred.

Work Experience

• Three to five years of bio-medical experience preferred.

Certification/License

• CBET-Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, squatting, kneeling and lifting ability up to 75 lbs. good eye sight and a steady hand, perform under stress.

Working Conditions

• May come in contact with patients. Will encounter unpleasant conditions and exposure to heat, cold, noise, dirt, inclement weather, chemicals and gases, water, fumes, overhead pipes, infectious disease or hazardous waste. Some overnight travel may be required for training purposes.