Biomed Equip Tech

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diverse biomedical devices. You will test new and repaired equipment, document results, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role involves maintaining equipment inventories, supporting clinical staff in safe operation, and reviewing vendor work for compliance and documentation. Evening, on-site schedule with strong teamwork at Downey.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of electronic medical repair experience.
• Associate degree or two years of related field experience in electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical equipment.
• Test, repair, and document equipment before it is put into use.
• Conduct and document electrical safety tests to maintain code conformance.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions for biomedical equipment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and standby devices.

Skills

Electronic repair

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology

Job description

Job Summary Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician provides and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic biomedical equipment.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs and documents biomedical equipment repairs as well as tests all new and repaired biomedical equipment before it is put into use.
• Performs and documents scheduled inspections and maintenance, as well as electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment necessary to maintain conformance to code requirements.
• Investigates and recommends remedial action on incidents involving biomedical equipment.
• Ensures that an inventory of biomedical equipment, replacement parts and standby equipment necessary to minimize disruption of patient care is maintained.
• Assists in training medical, nursing and paramedical staff in the safe use of biomedical equipment.
• Provides technical support on new and replacement biomedical equipment and reviews work performed by outside service vendors to ensure defined specifications are met and results are properly documented.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in biomedical equipment and systems, as required.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Summary Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician provides and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic biomedical equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs and documents biomedical equipment repairs as well as tests all new and repaired biomedical equipment before it is put into use.
• Performs and documents scheduled inspections and maintenance, as well as electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment necessary to maintain conformance to code requirements.
• Investigates and recommends remedial action on incidents involving biomedical equipment.
• Ensures that an inventory of biomedical equipment, replacement parts and standby equipment necessary to minimize disruption of patient care is maintained.
• Assists in training medical, nursing and paramedical staff in the safe use of biomedical equipment.
• Provides technical support on new and replacement biomedical equipment and reviews work performed by outside service vendors to ensure defined specifications are met and results are properly documented.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in biomedical equipment and systems, as required.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of electronic medical repair experience.

Education

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology or two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• N/A.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Job Duties

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Evening

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 03:30 PM

Working Hours End: 12:00 AM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B03|IUOE|Local 501

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Downey Medical Center - Biomed-Instrument Maintenance - 0801

Pay Range: $43.1 - $50.55 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.