Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,431 - 44,882; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is looking for a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to maintain patient care equipment at Buffalo General Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have an AAS degree in Biomedical Technology or Electronics and relevant certification.

This full-time position requires a range of skills including installation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment under supervision. Experience in a similar role is preferred, along with the ability to handle heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a Biomedical Equipment Technician position or internship preferred.
• AAS - Associate of Applied Science or equivalent Military Experience required.
• Electronic Certification from accredited program is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient care equipment through the Medical Equipment Management Plan.
• Perform installation, maintenance, calibration verification, and repair of equipment.
• Resolve problems and deviations following equipment manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Medical Equipment Management

Maintenance and Calibration

Technical Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

AAS - Associate of Applied Science

Electronic Certification

Military Certification

Tools

Biomedical Equipment

Calibration Tools

Job description

Job Overview

Department: KH Biomed Engineering

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center, US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type: Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 8-4, 7-3, 9-5

Shift 1

Job Location: Onsite

Union Code: U45 - CWA 1168 Clinical Engineering

FTE: 1.0

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $25.72 - $32.58

Pay determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, internal equity and applicable bargaining agreement.

Job Description

A Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) maintains patient care equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. The employee performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration verification, and repair of a limited scope of patient care equipment under the guidance and direct observation of experienced Clinical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) professionals. The employee plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with the equipment manufacturers instructions, the healthcare systems policies, and accepted practices. The Supervisor reviews the work for adequacy and conformance with practice and policy.

Education And Credentials

AAS - Associate of Applied Science or equivalent Military Experience required. AAS - Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Technology or Electronics Technology preferred. Electronic Certification from accredited program and/or Military certification required. Preferred licenses/certifications include: ICC/AAMI - CBET, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+. Military experience Preferred.

Experience

1 year of experience in a Biomedical Equipment Technician position or internship preferred.

Essential Requirements

• Weight Requirement - Heavy (up to 100 lbs).

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 20748

Grade: CE1