Biomedical Equipment Tech

Judge Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance available

Dental insurance available

Vision insurance available

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician III for a 4-month contract in Philadelphia. The role pays $30.00–$40.00 per hour and involves maintaining and servicing medical devices within clinical engineering operations.

The technician will perform QA inspections, manage preventive maintenance, train staff, and help with equipment planning, installation, and regulatory compliance. A high school diploma and 6–10 years’ experience are required; a DoD/AS degree or AAMI certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–10 years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• DoD certified program or AS degree preferred.
• AAMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, calibrate and modify patient care medical devices.
• Perform quality assurance inspections per codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain vendor-recommended preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain a cost-effective inventory of replacement materials.
• Maintain service and calibration documentation in accordance with laws and standards.
• Assist with training of clinical personnel on user operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Recommend outside service personnel when required.
• Provide technical training to BMETs on device operation and maintenance.
• Attend service/seminars to enhance skill level and reduce costs post warranty.
• Assist with equipment planning, pre-purchase evaluations.
• Assist with acceptance inspections, relocation, and installation of new equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Biomedical software

Diagnostics tools

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Applied Science or Biomedical Equipment Technology

DoD certified program in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Repair

AAMI certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Vendor maintenance tools

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary: $30.00 USD Hourly – $40.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Biomedical Equipment Tech for a 4 month contract.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

Working under limited supervision the Biomedical Equipment Technician III is responsible for assisting in maintaining Biomedical and related equipment that supports the clinical engineering operations.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Maintain, repair, calibrate and modify patient care medical devices.

Perform quality assurance inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.

Maintain vendor-recommended preventive maintenance program.

Maintain a cost-effective inventory, utilizing second sources, of replacement materials required to service and maintain medical devices within the facilities.

Maintain appropriate service and calibration documentation in accordance with applicable laws and standards.

Assist with training of clinical personnel on user operation and maintenance of equipment, as needed.

Recommend the use of outside service personnel, as required.

Provide technical training to all other Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMET) concerning patient care medical devices.

Attend pertinent service and training seminars as required, to enhance skill level and decrease device operational costs, post warranty.

Assist with equipment planning and pre-purchase evaluations of new equipment.

Assist with the acceptance inspections, the relocation of existing, and with the installation of new equipment when required.

Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance.

Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.

Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians.

May assist senior biomedical engineering technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.

Provide operational leadership to personnel and possibly serve as temporary site manager in the absence of the director/manager/supervisor.

Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.

Provide in-service educational programs on use of equipment.

Collaborate with Information Services to ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and connectivity of biomedical devices.

Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.

Special projects as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Degree Requirements and Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 6 – 10 years’ experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician

Valid driver’s license

Experience Preferred:

Completion of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Applied Science or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or completion of a DoD certified program in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Repair are preferred.

Certification Preferred:

AAMI certification preferred

Skill Requirements:

Must be capable of trouble-shooting bio-medical devices and related equipment

Must possess knowledge about the proper use of diagnostic tools, test equipment and software, where applicable.

• Experience working with Health System hardware, software and equipment products
• Experience working with Health System process and/or system design concepts
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to follow through issues to resolution.
• Ability to interact with all levels of Health System personnel to include: management staff, consulting staff, clinicians, clinical administrators, etc.
• Familiar with process improvement activities
• Knowledge of healthcare operations and the use of medical technology in the practicing healthcare environment required

Must be able to function as part of a team providing a high level of quality service to clients