Biomedical Equipment Tech II

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a skilled Biomedical Equipment Technician to service low to high-risk medical devices in hospital and offsite locations. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment in patient-care settings, collaborating with Clinical Engineering colleagues.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED with 1 year hospital experience; an Associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of hospital-related experience.
• Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety/preventive maintenance inspections and services electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to determine operational status and compliance with manufacturers and industry standards.
• Installs, maintains, and calibrates electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Troubleshoots, isolates equipment malfunctions and repairs electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment.
• Responds to operator complaints about equipment malfunctions, often involving correcting operator errors.
• Performs equipment modifications when instructions, diagrams, prints, or schematics are provided for technical guidance.
• Maintains electronic medical equipment management database files for compliance with departmental and accreditation requirements.
• Completes on-call responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Read schematics

Basic computer skills

Advanced networking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 10 Miracle Mile Dr, Room 1291, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500105 Clinical Engineering Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 209 H

Compensation Range: $26.25 - $35.44 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Under close supervision, is responsible for service on low and medium risk equipment as described in the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Under direct supervision, is responsible for service on selected high risk and life support equipment as described in the URMC Environment of Care "Medical Equipment Management Plan". Completes preventive maintenance, safety inspection, calibration, installing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electromechanical and electronic devices. Services equipment in both the hospital environment as well as at numerous offsite locations. Works in close proximity to patients and staff in intensive care units and operating room settings. Interfaces with all the all members of the Clinical Engineering team effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs safety/preventive maintenance inspections and services electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to determine operational status and compliance with manufacturers and industry technical standards and specifications.
• Installs, maintains, and calibrates electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Troubleshoots, isolates equipment malfunctions and repairs electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment.
• Responds to operator complaints about equipment malfunctions, often involving correcting operator errors.
• Perform equipment modifications when instructions, diagrams, prints, or schematics are provided for technical guidance.
• Maintains electronic medical equipment management database files for compliance with departmental and accreditation requirements.
• Completes on-call responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience that is closely related within a hospital, the military or any other comparable organization required
• Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology with particular focus on Biomedical Engineering Technology preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Able to read schematics and mechanical diagrams preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Advanced networking and system integrations preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State with means of transportation to service offsite locations upon hire required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.