Biomedical Engineering Technician

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to support a wide range of medical devices across surgical, ICU, clinics, and labs. Under general supervision, you will maintain equipment and uphold safety and HIPAA standards.

You will document work in the CT&BE inventory system, participate in ongoing education, and provide occasional weekend or off-shift coverage. An associate degree and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complies with orientation and training program and pursues ongoing education.
• Provide technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls.
• Document all work in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
• Follow SHC safety guidelines and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide logistics support in defined areas as part of a team.
• May provide weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Patient safety

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Inventory database

Job description

Night - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) provides a link between technology and patient care in surgical and intensive care units; diagnostic and therapeutic treatment units; clinics; laboratories; and medical equipment distribution areas. The BMET is expected to support a wide variety of medical devices in use at an academic medical center in conjunction with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan. The BMET is responsible for completing all given assignments within the parameters of the department performance standards.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Complies with Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and actively participates in continuous education and training.
• Demonstrates acceptance of patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life style, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.
• Documents all scheduled and unscheduled work performed in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
• Follows all SH&C/LPCH safety guidelines and infection control policies and procedures for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Handles hospital and department computer workstations, software packages, websites, and files with appropriate care and respects all copyrighted material.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to hospital business and HIPAA compliance.
• Periodically provides weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage, including call-back emergency coverage.
• May be required to service equipment on any shift if delays would adversely affect patient care.
• Primary responsibility is to provide technical support in handling specific logistical activities in defined support areas.
• The BMET functions as team member within a workgroup.
• Provides technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls while consistently demonstrating the ability to assess priorities and elevate more difficult tasks to properly trained staff.
• Understands and adheres to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to diagnose and resolve routine, specialized, and advanced technology problems.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to have good dexterity and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related safety procedures.
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Skill: to repair simple to complex medical devices, recognizing the importance of concentrating efforts on the areas of greatest financial impact.

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

C-I-CARE

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $56.41 - $63.52 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination.

With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards and significant events.