Biomedical Engineering Technician, Day Shift, Biomedical Engineering

adventisthealthcare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 73,335,000 - 102,839,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare’s White Oak Medical Center in Maryland is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician to support the hospital's mission of extending care through healing. You will perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, calibration, and data reporting for general biomedical equipment.

We value independent work, strong customer service, and clear technical communication. The role requires an AS in Electronics or equivalent, 2 years of biomedical experience, and MS Windows proficiency;

Qualifications

• A.S. in Electronics, Mechanical Principles or equivalent formal training.
• Ability to independently perform repairs and scheduled maintenance on clinical equipment.
• 2 years experience as Biomedical Technician; hospital experience preferred.
• Strong technical communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in MS Windows environment (e-mail, work order processing, procurement).

Responsibilities

• Perform PA inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on general biomedical equipment.
• Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment.
• Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns.
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient and physician related data contained in the reporting process.
• Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
• Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education.
• Participate in data submission to the ACC and STS.
• Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
• Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
• Make recommendations regarding inventory.

Skills

Biomedical equipment repair

Technical communication

Independent work

Customer service

Windows PC skills

Education

A.S. in Electronics or related

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Biomedical Engineering Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Biomedical Engineering Technician, you will:

• Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on general biomedical equipment
• Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment
• Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient and physician related data contained in the reporting process
• Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery
• Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
• Participate in data submission to the ACC and STS
• Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
• Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures
• Perform Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
• Make recommendations regarding inventory

Qualified candidates will possess:

• A.S. in Electronics, Mechanical Principles or equivalent formal technical training
• Proficiency to independently perform repairs and planned maintenance on a variety of clinical equipment.
• 2 years experience as Biomedical Technician, hospital experience preferred.
• Effective technical communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in PC skills in a MS Windows environment. (e-mail, work order processing, procurement, etc.)

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Weekend Requirements: Required working approximately one weekend per month.
• Holiday Requirements: Required/On-call/Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$25.63 - $35.89 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive f

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