Biomedical Equipment Tech (I, II, III, or IV)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center to support clinical engineering operations. The role encompasses maintaining, repairing, and calibrating patient care devices under supervision, with opportunities to align to multiple experience levels.

Candidates should meet DoD BMET or related educational prerequisites, and be prepared for on-site work in a hospital setting with potential 24/7 on-call duties.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining electromechanical systems OR current enrollment in/completion of a Clinical Engineering/BMET program with internship OR completion of a specialized OEM training course with 1+ years of field experience.
• DoD BMET Program is required
• Associate's Degree Applied Science or related field and Related experience (Military or Healthcare hospital environment); internship experience
• Bachelor's Degree Applied Science or related field and related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; internship experience

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, maintains, repairs, and calibrates patient care medical devices, using general knowledge of low risk equipment.
• Correctly and efficiently applies basic technical skills following Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) recommendations.
• Evaluates issues, identifies appropriate resolutions and consults with experienced team members or leadership.
• Performs quality assurance inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Completes assignments to meet turnaround time and quality metrics.
• Maintains vendor-recommended preventive maintenance program.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Maintains a cost-effective inventory, utilizing second sources, of replacement materials required to service and maintain medical devices within the facilities.
• Maintains appropriate service and calibration documentation in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Openly shares information and readily poses clarifying questions. Seeks guidance from senior team members.
• Provides the customer with a professional and enjoyable experience. Approaches customers equipped with attentiveness, empathy, patience, and knowledge.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.
• On-Call services are 24X7 and may be required as part of this job.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining electromechanical systems

Associate's Degree Applied Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree Applied Science or related field

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Corporate Services

Department: IS-Clincal Engineer PPMC

Location: Penn Presbyterian medical Center — 51 N 39th Steet

Hours: on-site, M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Summary

This position is posted at four levels based on experience:

• Biomedical Equipment Technician I: Entry to early-career
• Biomedical Equipment Technician II: Mid-level
• Biomedical Equipment Technician III: Advanced
• Biomedical Equipment Technician IV: Superior

Candidates will be aligned to the appropriate level based on experience and qualifications.

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

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

Accountabilities

• Under close supervision, maintains, repairs, and calibrates patient care medical devices, using general knowledge of low risk equipment.
• Correctly and efficiently applies basic technical skills following Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) recommendations.
• Evaluates issues, identifies appropriate resolutions and consults with experienced team members or leadership.
• Performs quality assurance inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Completes assignments to meet turnaround time and quality metrics.
• Maintains vendor-recommended preventive maintenance program.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Maintains a cost-effective inventory, utilizing second sources, of replacement materials required to service and maintain medical devices within the facilities.
• Maintains appropriate service and calibration documentation in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Openly shares information and readily poses clarifying questions. Seeks guidance from senior team members.
• Provides the customer with a professional and enjoyable experience. Approaches customers equipped with attentiveness, empathy, patience, and knowledge.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.
• On-Call services are 24X7 and may be required as part of this job.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining electromechanical systems OR current enrollment in/completion of a Clinical Engineering/BMET program with internship OR completion of a specialized OEM training course with 1+ years of field experience.
• Other DoD BMET Program is required
• Associate's Degree Applied Science or related field and Related experience (Military or Healthcare hospital environment); internship experience
• Bachelor's Degree Applied Science or related field and related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; internship experience

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