Biomedical Engineer III

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform acquisition, installation, calibration, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of medical equipment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors and clinical staff, documenting all maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity, and training users on equipment operation and safety.

Qualifications

• AAS degree or military training in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Electronic Systems Support.
• 5+ years of servicing medical equipment preferred.
• Proficient in testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Acquires, installs, calibrates, repairs, and maintains medical equipment.
• Interfaces with vendors and clinical staff for deployment and support.
• Documents maintenance activity and ensures HIPAA-compliant data handling.
• Provides training to staff and coordinates safety inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Project management

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

AAS in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology

Tools

Testing instruments

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Technology Manager and Chief Biomedical Engineer, performs duties pertaining to acquisition, installation, calibration, corrective repair, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of medical equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advises on specifications for purchases on new equipment and recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment. Provides new product evaluation as requested.
• Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Performs or coordinates assembly and installation of medical equipment, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Prepares periodic maintenance instructions for medical equipment. Performs required safety inspection and performance assurance on new medical equipment. Assess medical equipment and systems for compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies. Completes documentation for entry into the centralized maintenance management system. Completes and maintains system function, configuration and support documentation.
• Directly performs or schedules with outside service vendors the performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment per established procedures. Documents work performed.
• Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical equipment systems. Analysis and corrective methods include but are not limited to observation of front panel and controls; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, sub-systems and software; adjustment and restoration of network connectivity and integration to data/information retention systems; calibration and adjustment to manufacturers specifications; working with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems; documentation of work performed including that provided by outside service.
• Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
• Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents / accidents. Documents findings and reports as required.
• Provides training and assigns work orders to third party service vendors and student trainees. Completes documentation of action taken in the centralized maintenance management system.
• Performs or coordinates the decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
• Assists, as required, with staff in-service education. Cross train new employees on use on test equipment, department procedure, and medical system support.
• Education - Develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Maintains current with advancing technology, including Kaiser provided training as required to perform duties.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as directed in support of the need of the organization.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience servicing medical equipment and Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation or eight (8) years of servicing medical equipment.

Education

• AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment training or Electronic Systems Support.

License, Certification, Registration

• Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
• Reading, writing, and fluently speaking and, understanding English.
• Background servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following areas: Customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, decision making, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Computer networking certification
• Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi manufacturer experience and years of service.
• Experience servicing computer client-server systems
• Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation