Bio Med Equip Tech II-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FT Day

Carrollton Regional Medical Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical facility in Carrollton is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician responsible for installations, repairs, and maintenance of medical equipment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the field and hold an AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a military equivalent. The role entails collaboration with other staff, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a positive customer service attitude. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and offers opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' Biomedical experience required.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech (CBET) preferred.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech (CBET) preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform installations on medical equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections as assigned.
• Use diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Inspect incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Work with new hires and cross-trains on systems and equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and techniques for testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain files of supporting literature for each piece of medical equipment, such as the manufacturers technical literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including TJC.
• Accurately and legibly account for productive time using the department’s computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with the administrative record keeping responsibilities of the department, such as work orders, maintenance history records, PM and safety inspection requests, and repair parts inventory; as well as any necessary reports to ensure accurate recording of activities for code and regulatory purposes.
• Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely, results‑oriented and professional manner.
• With management approval, use the electronic system to order necessary parts, devices, etc. to properly repair or complete assigned work orders.
• Use department hardware and software to electronically process and close work orders and PM assignments.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure proper care of equipment and tools issued for maximum safety and productivity and adhere to all personal safety requirements.
• Diligently maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Maintain adequate inventory of related parts to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain technical skills and required certifications to perform job duties.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper personal protective equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee, patient, and facility safety.
• Champion overall safety in the department and report possible safety issues and recommend appropriate changes.
• Comply local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and values of Carrollton Regional Medical Center (CRMC).
• Maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co‑workers and respond professionally to customer needs.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the CRMC leadership to champion and meet the strategic goals of CRMC.
• Adhere to CRMC and the support service departments policies and procedures including appropriate attire and grooming.
• Work to actively meet and exceed the performance improvement goals set by the department and or CRMC and all quality improvement targets.
• Willing to serve on departmental and/or CRMC committees or focus groups as requested and needed.
• Interact in a friendly effective manner, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation and customer service.
• Communicate effectively with the Biomed Supervisor and other Biomedical Equipment Technicians on a regular, formal, and informal basis to discuss possible concerns with the Clinical Engineering department and/or any medical equipment.
• Perform other position‑appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotation.

Skills

Biomedical experience

Technical skills

Customer service

Electrical safety

Education

AAS BMET / Military Equivalent

CBET preferred

Job description

Job Location: CARROLLTON

Employee Type: FT

Shift: Day

Educational Qualification: HS or Degree

Experience: Minimum Years - Minimum of years

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Biomedical Engineering Manager, the Biomedical Equipment Technician is responsible for installations, repairs, regular maintenance, and calibration of most classes of medical equipment at the component level.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform installations, regular maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on assigned medical equipment to ensure their proper operation and function.
• Perform all assignments in a competent and timely manner according to current policies and procedures.
• Install, repair, and calibrate most classes of medical equipment at a component level.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections as assigned.
• Use diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Inspect incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Work with new hires and cross-trains on systems and equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and techniques for testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain files of supporting literature for each piece of medical equipment, such as the manufacturers technical literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including TJC.
• Accurately and legibly account for productive time using the department’s computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with the administrative record keeping responsibilities of the department, such as work orders, maintenance history records, PM and safety inspection requests, and repair parts inventory; as well as any necessary reports to ensure accurate recording of activities for code and regulatory purposes.
• Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely, results‑oriented and professional manner.
• With management approval, use the electronic system to order necessary parts, devices, etc. to properly repair or complete assigned work orders.
• Use department hardware and software to electronically process and close work orders and PM assignments.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure proper care of equipment and tools issued for maximum safety and productivity and adhere to all personal safety requirements.
• Diligently maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Maintain adequate inventory of related parts to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain technical skills and required certifications to perform job duties.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper personal protective equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee, patient, and facility safety.
• Champion overall safety in the department and report possible safety issues and recommend appropriate changes.
• Comply local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and values of Carrollton Regional Medical Center (CRMC).
• Maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co‑workers and respond professionally to customer needs.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the CRMC leadership to champion and meet the strategic goals of CRMC.
• Adhere to CRMC and the support service departments policies and procedures including appropriate attire and grooming.
• Work to actively meet and exceed the performance improvement goals set by the department and or CRMC and all quality improvement targets.
• Willing to serve on departmental and/or CRMC committees or focus groups as requested and needed.
• Interact in a friendly effective manner, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation and customer service.
• Communicate effectively with the Biomed Supervisor and other Biomedical Equipment Technicians on a regular, formal, and informal basis to discuss possible concerns with the Clinical Engineering department and/or any medical equipment.
• Perform other position‑appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS BMET / Military Equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ Biomedical experience required
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech (CBET) preferred

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs.). Examples: Nurses, LVNs, and physical therapists.

Environment: Located in an environment with regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

Respiratory Category: Job tasks do not involve exposure to respiratory particulates and the use of respiratory protection is not a condition of employment.

Hazard 1, 2, or 3: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Category 2: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials; but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.

Hazard 4: Tasks that involve, or may involve, exposure to OSHA regulated substances as stated in MSDS.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the teammate is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, twist, stoop and kneel. Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.