Biomedical Engineering Technician

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 3,499,000 - 6,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer matching

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to join a multidisciplinary team at the Integrated Services Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The role focuses on repair, maintenance, calibration, and inspection of a range of medical equipment, including life-support devices.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff. Some overnight travel may be required to support training and equipment servicing across facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or military equivalent in electronics or biomedical equipment technology.
• Minimum of one year related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems of simple to moderate complexity, including life support equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems; diagnose and correct malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and repairs; assist with third-party repairs.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to clinical and operational staff regarding equipment operations and maintenance.
• Maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment.
• Review outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain accurate inventory, tracking additions and deactivations of biomedical equipment.
• Collaborate with other biomedical equipment technicians and assist with in-service educational programs.
• May assist more senior technicians with complex PMs and repairs.

Education

Associate's or military equivalent in electronics or biomedical equipment technology

Minimum of one year related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Integrated Services Center

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$25.50 - $46.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Proven success in continued service of a diverse array of medical equipment, with the majority involvement with lower acuity equipment, and introductory knowledge of higher acuity devices. In addition, a Biomedical Engineering technician 1 must have some understanding of and working knowledge interconnected systems VLAN, isolated networks, and IT systems interfaces. Some overnight travel may be necessary due to the nature of the job and training requirements.

What You Will Do

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems of simple to moderate complexity. This includes life support equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems. Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures. Assist with and evaluate third-party repairs.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to clinical and operational staff regarding equipment operations and maintenance.
• Maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of biomedical equipment.
• Collaborate with other biomedical equipment technicians. May assist with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.
• May assist other biomedical engineering technicians with more complex PMs and repairs.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's or military equivalent in electronics or biomedical equipment technology.
• Minimum of one year related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].