Biomed I Tech

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring an entry level Biomedical Technician I for on-site work at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The role focuses on installation, testing, calibration and preventive maintenance of medical devices and systems, with supervision given as needed.

The ideal candidate has a healthcare background, a High School Diploma or GED, and an awareness of safety standards. Associate’s in Biomed Eng is preferred; 2 years supervisory exposure is a plus and supports growth within our team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No Experience required.
• Associate's Degree or Engineering/Biomed Eng related preferred.
• 2 years of supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs preventive maintenance and performance assurance testing.
• Repairs and calibrates equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Conducts analyses to identify problems and implements solutions.
• Provides in-service education and safety guidance to staff.

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomed Eng/related

Engineering/Biomed Eng/related

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

BJC is hiring for a Biomed Tech I. This role will be onsite at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This is an entry level position. Ideal candidate will have some healthcare background.

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose

Biomedical Technician performs performance assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of medical instrumentation, device and systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs preventive maintenance, performance assurance testing, electrical safety inspections, and schedules repairs to correct failedequipment.
• Repairs and calibrates equipment and devices to bring them up to the original manufacturers’ specifications.
• Conducts analyses to identify symptoms, definition of problems, option comparisons, appropriate solutions, implementation, and evaluation of results, troubleshooting if necessary.
• Provides in-service education and customer service to staff on equipment operation and safety.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Engineering/Biomed Eng/related

Supervisor Experience

2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Biomedical

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer