Bio-Medical Equipment Tech I

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing medical equipment. You will ensure compliance with regulations and perform inspections to guarantee safe operations. A vocational/technical background in electronics is preferred along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree in Electronics/Networking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance inspections on biomedical equipment.
• Calibrate and test equipment components.
• Document all repairs and inspections accurately.

Skills

Calibration

Testing

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical degree in Electronics/Networking

Job description

Biomedical equipment technicians are responsible for inspecting, calibrating, testing, and repairing medical equipment, and do so by using a variety of tools and computer applications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions
• Tests and calibrate components using a variety of manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and code requirements
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and policies
• Ensures documentation is complete, timely, and accurate
• Repairs and replaces complex biomedical equipment and systems
• Installs and adjusts a variety of biomedical and research equipment
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision

Education: High School diploma/GED required. Vocational/Technical degree in Electronics/Networking preferred.