Biomedical Engineering Technician

Heartlandbiomed; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A Biomedical Engineering Technician II at Avera Heart Hospital performs repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance on diverse medical equipment and systems in a hospital setting.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Biomedical Technology (or equivalent) and at least two years of related experience; medical terminology is preferred. On-site with rotating on-call responsibility including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Bio-medical Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Medical terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare.
• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, including life-support devices.
• Inspect, install, and perform preventive maintenance and inventories of biomedical equipment.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions and monitor maintenance performed by outside vendors.
• Document all service events, tests, and maintenance activities for equipment histories.
• Assist with complex projects and cross-training for additional modalities.

Job description

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace - you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide - out of more than 4,000 - to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary:

A Biomedical Engineering Technician II must have proven success in continued service of a diverse array of medical equipment, with a balance of both lower and higher acuity devices. In addition, a Biomedical Engineering Technician
II must have a general understanding of and working knowledge of interconnected systems VLAN, isolated networks, and IT systems interfaces.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Supervisor will determine specific schedule. Required to be part of a rotating on-call schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Education/Experience:

Associates Degree in Bio-medical Technology or equivalent. Medical terminology course preferred. Minimum of two years related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

None Required

Essential Functions:

Provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems. This includes life-support equipment. Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.

Inspect, install, and execute professional-level inventory assessment, audits, and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance and testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions. Monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.

Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements. Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment.

Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of biomedical equipment.

Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures. Monitor and assist with third-party repairs.

May assist with complex projects and participate in cross-training to learn additional modalities.