Bio Medical Technician - II

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, is seeking a Bio Medical Technician - II to join our team. Under supervision, you will install, inspect, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on a wide range of critical medical instrumentation throughout the Medical Center.

You will troubleshoot and repair devices such as patient monitors, defibrillators, telemetry systems, and ESUs, ensuring safe operation and compliance

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of medical equipment repair experience.
• CBET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Services and repairs patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instruments.
• Responds to service calls and ensures equipment is safe to use.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibration per manufacturer specs.
• Installs medical equipment with user departments and facilities.
• Documents work in medical equipment database and notifies supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

CBET certification (preferred)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Bio Medical Technician - II. In this role, the successful candidate Under moderate/limited supervision, installs, inspects, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance of all electrical, electronic and pneumatic patient care, diagnostic, monitoring and therapeutic instrumentation throughout the Medical Center specifically the Critical Care areas. These areas include but are not limited to ORs, Cath Labs, Procedure Rooms, ICUs, ER, PACUs, L&D, Step Down units. Troubleshoots and repairs/services a variety of instruments such as: all devices serviced by BMET1s, Telemetry Systems, Multi-parameter Monitors, Electrosurgical Units, Defibrillators, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Services and repairs all patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instruments in the Medical Center in an efficient manner. Responds to calls for service on a timely basis. Troubleshoots equipment and renders equipment functional fixing or replacing appropriate component or circuit board based on the problem; may be required to provide service at the point of use. Instructs users on equipment function in cases of operator related errors. Verifies proper operation of all device functions, prior to returning the device to service. If the service was rendered at point of use, requests user verify operation before resuming patient use. Records all work done in the medical equipment database. Informs and consults with the Operations Manager/Director on unusual problems or specific hazards.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on above mentioned equipment at intervals prescribed by manufacturers and departmental policies. Locates equipment that is due for PM, functional testing, and calibration: works on fixed equipment such as patient monitors in the room where it is installed. Brings mobile equipment back to the shop for inspection. Carries out preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration procedures strictly to manufacturers specifications and/or departmental written procedures. Refers to departmental manual for policies and procedures, equipment manuals, and test instrument usage instructions to carry out inspections and repairs. Records all service information on the appropriate PM checklist and appropriately tags unit.
• Determines whether equipment is covered by warranty or service contract when repairs are needed. Notifies the Operations Manager of equipment under warranty or contract by providing the manufacturer, model, serial number, and the description of the problem with the equipment. Submits service representatives service reports to the Operations Manager.
• Installs medical equipment in coordination with the user department and Facilities Management department. Participates in the installation of new patient systems by providing guidance related to expertise. Reinstalls equipment in other areas or carts as determined by the user departments needs.
• Performs incoming inspection on all patient care equipment with at least an electrical safety check, and/or a full acceptance and performance check regardless of ownership. Performs electrical and functional safety checks on all incoming patient care equipment before it is used. Performs functional tests, checks the calibrations on new patient monitors, defibrillators, Telemetry System, ESU, etc., on a regular basis. Records data on appropriate checklist. Re-inspects equipment for electrical safety checks at intervals prescribed by departmental policy. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of medical instrumentation, and is aware of clinical applications of equipment and how it is used on patients.
• Attends all required work related training.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Associates Degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of medical equipment repair experience is required or an equivalent of combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors' degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering/Technology

CBET certification by the International Certification Commission.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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The salary range for the role is $92,746.00 - $92,746.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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