Bio-Medical Equipment Technician

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation seeks a dedicated Bio-Medical Technician for Elmhurst Hospital Center. The role involves operating and monitoring bio-medical devices, ensuring patient care through specialized examinations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in the bio-medical field and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Tuition discounts and professional development

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in bio-medical technician field required for Associate Degree holders.
• 3 years experience in the field required for high school graduates.
• Certificates of qualification required for blood analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized examinations or treatments (e.g., heart-lung machine).
• Consult with medical staff and evaluate patients’ needs.
• Assemble and maintain biomedical equipment in operating condition.

Skills

Operation of bio-medical machines

Patient evaluation

Technical training

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate Degree in bio-medical technician field

High school graduation or Equivalency Diploma

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under medical direction, performs work of more than ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the operation and monitoring of bio-medical machines, devices, equipment or instruments in a hospital, clinic or other medical facility. Assists as a member of a medical research or clinical team. May supervise operation of one or more units; performs related work.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs some of the more difficult and specialized examinations or treatments in one or more of the following areas: heart-lung machine, hemo-dialysis, cardiac catheterization, pulmonary function, electro-diagnostic machines, analysis of blood gas, ultra-sound, hyperbaric chamber.

2. Consults with medical staff to determine, evaluate and accommodate patients’ needs.

3. Participates in demonstrations of methods and techniques to technical staff, students or professional personnel.

4. Assembles, inspects and maintains equipment in efficient operating condition, cleans and sterilizes equipment, makes minor adjustments and repairs. Prepares requisitions for major repairs and replacements.

5. Participates in studies and research projects.

6. Serves as member of a team of physicians, nurses, etc., in some of the more difficult and specialized examinations and procedures.

7. Administers, if assigned, to one or more medical machine units and the management of the equipment and supplies utilized in its operation. Schedules tests for patients. Supervises and trains technical and auxiliary staff assigned to units, prepares work schedules and evaluates performance.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate Degree, which included courses in the bio-medical technician field, and two years' experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,

2. Senior high school graduation or possession of an Equivalency Diploma, and three years' experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,

3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

4. Employees performing blood analysis require certificates of qualification issued by the New York City Department of Health in subspecialty of 29 (Ph blood gases) or specialty 28 (general clinical chemistry).

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities