BioMed Engineering Tech, Day Shift, BioMed Engineering

Adventist HealthCare; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer-paid disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidized childcare

Job summary

Fort Washington Medical Center, part of Adventist HealthCare, is hiring a BioMed Engineering Technician to support the BioMed Engineering Department in Fort Washington, MD.

The role performs maintenance, inspections, repairs, and calibration of general biomedical equipment, maintains data integrity in the equipment database, and collaborates with vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Qualifications include an A.S. in Electronics or related field and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• AS in Electronics, Mechanical Principles, or equivalent formal technical training.
• 2 years' experience as a Biomedical Technician; hospital experience preferred.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PA inspections, scheduled maintenance, ESI & OVP on general biomedical equipment.
• Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment.
• Inform supervisors of repairs status, inspections, and any customer concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and physician data.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure proper service delivery.
• Maintain equipment database: inventory, PA schedules, nomenclature & service history.
• Adhere to MEMP and regulatory compliance.
• Perform Incoming Inspections to maintain inventory of medical devices including loaner equipment.

Skills

Biomedical tech

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Customer service

PC skills

Education

AS in Electronics

Mechanical Principles

Equivalent training

Tools

MS Windows

Work order system

Job description

Fort Washington Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced BioMed Engineering Technician for our BioMed Engineering Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.As a BioMed Engineering Technician, you will:•Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on general biomedical equipment•Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment•Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns• Ensure confidentiality of all patient- and physician-related data contained in the reporting process•Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery•Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education• Participate in data submission to the ACC and STS•Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned•Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history•Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliance and other applicable policies and procedures• Perform Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory.•Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history•Make recommendations regarding inventoryQualifications include:•A.S. in Electronics, Mechanical Principles, or equivalent formal technical training•Proficiency to independently perform repairs and planned maintenance on a variety of clinical equipment.•2 years' experience as a Biomedical Technician; hospital experience preferred.•Effective technical communication skills.•Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative environment.•Strong customer service skills.•Proficient in PC skills in an MS Windows environment. (e-mail, work order processing, procurement, etc.)• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredWork Schedule:Employment Type: Full-TimeHours per Week: 40 hrs/weekTypical Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day ShiftPay Range:$25.63 - $35.89If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:United States of America (Non-Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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