Biomedical Equipment Tech II — Calibration, Testing & On-Call

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 104,758,000 - 135,503,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to perform electrical safety testing, calibration, troubleshooting and emergency repairs for biomedical instrumentation across departments. Duties include inventory maintenance, data recording, and on-call coverage as part of the Clinical Engineering team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 2 years of related experience, and is followed by participation in performance assurance programs while adhering to safety protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or 2 years’ biomedical repair experience.
• AAMI certification preferred.
• One year of hospital-based experience or director recommendation.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, FDA, OSHA standards.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots critical care instrumentation in hospital units and determines operation and improvement recommendations.
• Conducts electrical safety testing and inspections on equipment under department jurisdiction.
• Performs required calibrations to ensure proper operating function.
• Performs complete performance testing and maintenance procedures per protocol.
• Performs emergency and routine repairs on biomedical equipment.
• Maintains and updates equipment inventory and repair data.
• Participates in the formation of performance assurance forms.
• Participates in on-call rotation covering nights, weekends and holidays.
• Participates in evaluation of biomedical instrumentation under supervision.
• Attends hospital committees and team meetings as directed.
• Follows hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Biomedical instrumentation

English communication

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or 2 years’ biomedical instrumentation repair

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

EMR systems

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to perform electrical safety testing, calibration, troubleshooting and emergency repairs for biomedical instrumentation across departments. Duties include inventory maintenance, data recording, and on-call coverage as part of the Clinical Engineering team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 2 years of related experience, and is followed by participation in performance assurance programs while adhering to safety protocols