Biomedical Engineering Technician II

Southern Illinois Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Biomedical Technician (BMET) to install and maintain patient monitors, ventilators, ultrasound equipment, x-ray machines and other patient care devices across our New York operations. Due to lifesaving equipment handling, on-call shifts are required on a rotational basis.

The BMET will perform preventive maintenance, testing and calibration, document outcomes, and assist with training staff on equipment use while ensuring confidentiality and safety

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent military training.
• CBET, CRES or CLES certified is preferred.
• AAMI Apprenticeship or equivalent certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on biomedical and related electronic equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs medical equipment across facilities.
• Tests and calibrates equipment parts to determine repair needs.
• Trains colleagues on equipment operation within scope of skill set.
• Maintains safety tests and code compliance; protects patient information.

Skills

Biomedical maintenance

On-call scheduling

Troubleshooting

Safety testing

Education

AAS degree in Biomedical Technology

Equivalent military training

AAMI Apprenticeship certificate

CBET/CRES/CLES certified

Job description

:Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.Position SummaryThe Biomedical Technician (BMET) is responsible for installing and maintaining patient monitors, ventilators, ultrasound equipment, x-ray machines and other patient care equipment throughout the Southern Illinois Hospital System. Due to the nature of work in supporting critical lifesaving equipment, technicians are required to fulfill on-call shifts through a rotational schedule as necessary.EducationAAS degree in Biomedical TechnologyEquivalent military trainingAAMI Apprenticeship certificate of completionCBET, CRES or CLES certifiedLicenses and CertificationCBET, CRES or CISS preferredExperience and SkillsTechnical Experience:BMET II - 3 yearsBMET III - 6 yearsRole Specific ResponsibilitiesBMET I : Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various biomedical and other electronic equipment with most responsibilities performed under direction supervision.Cleaning and adjusting medical equipmentTesting equipment parts to determine what needs repair or replacement.,Demonstrating biomedical equipment and teaching others how to use it within the scope of their skill set.Providing technical information on how to operate medical equipment within the scope of their skill set.Replacing medical equipment when necessaryUsing computers, software and electronic tools to repair medical equipmentUpdating skills through medical journals, education and professional networks.Keeping a healthy and safe work environment through safety tests, code compliance.Keeping patient information confidential.BMET II : Performs in addition to responsibilities of a Level I BMET Tech with moderate supervision or oversight of work completed.Installing, maintaining and repairing medical equipmentTesting and calibrating equipment parts to determine what needs repair or replacement.,Training othersBMET III : Performs in addition to responsibilities of a Level I & II BMET Tech independently while maintaining and reducing cost of at least one major service line or device type.Preparing reports by analyzing and collecting data and trends.Provide recommendations for the necessity of service contracts based on collected dataCompensation (Commensurate with experience):$31.80 - $49.29To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: