Biomedical Engineering Technician II

Intelas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelas in Chicago, IL seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform planned maintenance and safety inspections on patient care and support equipment, manage service schedules, and develop PM procedures. The role includes coordinating with clinical departments, maintaining documentation, and ensuring equipment calibration.

The ideal candidate holds an Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology and has 1-3 years of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years servicing clinical/patient care equipment in a hospital environment.
• Valid driver’s license for field service positions requiring travel.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good communication and strong customer service skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of tracking service histories and producing asset reports.
• Good trouble-shooting skills.
• Willingness to serve on-call duties as required.
• Strong teamwork ethic.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on patient care and selected support equipment.
• Manages all assigned equipment and schedules service.
• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develops PM procedures on equipment.
• Maintains files on procedures and manuals.
• Ensures test equipment is calibrated within established intervals.
• Responds to clinical department calls to evaluate and rectify issues.
• Researches and initiates parts orders within budget.
• Maintains PO log and validates invoices for payment (field service).
• Provides informal training to equipment users and staff.
• Makes recommendations to Department Manager on service strategies.
• Participates in Quality Improvement / Risk Management program.
• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.
• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Documents asset actions per department practices.
• Collaborates with staff on technical updates and device issues.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on a broad range of patient care and selected support equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Manages all assigned equipment and schedules service.
• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develop PM procedures on equipment; maintains files on procedures and manuals.
• Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals.
• Responds expeditiously to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.
• Researches and initiates orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.
• Maintains purchase order log and validate invoices for payment (field service personnel only).
• Provides informal training to equipment users and Crothall Services Group staff as requested or when circumstances dictate.
• Makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment; keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement / Risk Management program by gaining an understanding of the issues and concerns of customers and making recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.
• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Documents all significant asset related actions in compliance with department practices.
• Collaborates with fellow technical personnel in department meetings to ensure they are kept abreast of technical updates and/or device related problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology, military training or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years servicing clinical/patient care equipment in a hospital environment
• For field service positions requiring travel, valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to work independently with some supervision
• Good communication and strong customer service skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Working knowledge of computer applications pertaining to tracking service histories and producing reports on assets
• Good trouble-shooting skills
• Ability and willingness to serve "on-call" duty as required
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a member of a team