Biomedical Engineer Specialist

MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; Presencial; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Specialist to oversee total maintenance for multiple devices across the MLH system, serving as a subject matter expert in repairs and preventive maintenance.

You will support cross-training among Biomedical Engineers and align with MLH Mission, Vision and Values while ensuring safety, documentation and inventory of specialized medical equipment.

Qualificações

• Required - Associates Degree Biomedical Engineering / Preferred - associated degrees in tech fields.
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree or higher.

Responsabilidades

• Performs periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections and other safety tests to anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitoring systems/networks, steam/plasma sterilization, or dialysis machines.
• Maintains documentation and inspects/tests all newly purchased, evaluation, demo, leased or rented medical equipment.
• Determines cause of problems or malfunctions on all levels of complex medical equipment.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of clinical equipment.
• Ensures parts, supplies and material management functions are maintained.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self- development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Ensures department related communications are coordinated among all team members.
• Provides expert information and advice in his or her area of specialty to Clinical Engineering management and other clinical positions within the MLH system.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Technical knowledge

Formação académica

Associates Degree Biomedical Engineering

Associates Degree Computer Engineering

Associates Degree Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Military Training Computer Engineering

Military Training Electrical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist provides Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare system responsibility for the total maintenance for one or more of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Respiratory Ventilators, Surgical Lasers, Perfusion Equipment, Patient Monitor Systems/Networks, Steam & Plasma Sterilization, and Dialysis. Serves as the subject matter expert in repairs and maintenance of the above equipment for the MLH system. The Biomedical Engineer Specialist will assist other Biomedical Engineers by providing cross- training in matters related to their specialty. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist provides Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare system responsibility for the total maintenance for one or more of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Respiratory Ventilators, Surgical Lasers, Perfusion Equipment, Patient Monitor Systems/Networks, Steam & Plasma Sterilization, and Dialysis. Serves as the subject matter expert in repairs and maintenance of the above equipment for the MLH system. The Biomedical Engineer Specialist will assist other Biomedical Engineers by providing cross- training in matters related to their specialty. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist provides Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare system responsibility for the total maintenance for one or more of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Respiratory Ventilators, Surgical Lasers, Perfusion Equipment, Patient Monitor Systems/Networks, Steam & Plasma Sterilization, and Dialysis. Serves as the subject matter expert in repairs and maintenance of the above equipment for the MLH system. The Biomedical Engineer Specialist will assist other Biomedical Engineers by providing cross- training in matters related to their specialty. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections and other safety tests to any of the following specialized medical equipment: anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitoring systems/networks, steam/plasma sterilization, or dialysis machines.
• Maintains documentation and inspects/tests all newly purchased, evaluation, demo, leased or rented medical equipment.
• Determines cause of problems or malfunctions on all levels of complex medical equipment.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of clinical equipment of specialized medical equipment.
• Ensures parts, supplies and material management functions are maintained.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self- development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Ensures department related communications are coordinated among all team members.
• Provides expert information and advice in his or her area of specialty to Clinical Engineering management and other clinical positions within the MLH system.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree Biomedical Engineering
• Preferred - Associates Degree Computer Engineering
• Preferred - Associates Degree Electrical Engineering
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Military Training Computer Engineering
• Preferred - Military Training Electrical Engineering

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Clinical/Biomedical Engineering 5-7 years
• Preferred - Substitutions allowed: In lieu of Associate's degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in Clinical Engineering, electronic engineering, computer, or related engineering experience. 7-9 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Class D Driver License -Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class D Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class R Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi Motor Vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work requires extensive knowledge of clinical equipment, an extremely high degree of analytical skills, effective written and oral communications, knowledge of and ability to apply highly technical principles, concepts and techniques in solving complex technical problems.

Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as equipment manuals.

Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, physicians, equipment manufacturers and vendors.

Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.

Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and maintain control of workflow.

Normal eye-motor coordination, manual dexterity, visual perception (including color vision) and hearing. Vision and hearing may be corrected to normal range by corrective lenses or hearing aids.

Demonstrates effective and correct use of hand tools.

Demonstrates a