Biomedical Equipment Technician

The InterMed Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The InterMed Group in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to independently repair and perform preventive maintenance on hospital biomedical equipment, maintain records, and coordinate outside resources as needed.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, problem solving, and adherence to NFPA-99 and auditing standards; a two-year electronics degree plus up to four years experience and solid communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from an accredited school in electronics or equivalent military experience.
• One to four years’ experience preferred or greater.
• Completed internship with accredited program.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Must have good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and calibrations to biomedical equipment and maintains associated records by filing accurately and timely reports with Dispatcher.
• Solve problems utilizing analytical thought process which may involve multiple contacts with internal and external resources.
• Assist other personnel as required.
• Interacts with vendors. Research resources and suppliers.
• Complies with facility and company policy and procedure guidelines.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Conducts and maintains duties, personal appearance, interactions with fellow employees, staff, and customers in a professional manner.
• To comply with ongoing educational opportunities provided. Uses unassigned time to increase knowledge on technology and procedures.
• Understands and works well with the auditing agencies and their requirements i.e., ACHA, TJC.
• Understands NFPA-99 and electrical leakage limits with good understanding of biological parameters (monitoring; HR/Pulse O2/O2 sat/pressures/etc.)
• Assists Senior Management as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Skills

Strong communications

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year electronics degree

Internship experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM - Presbyterian Hospital - ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Category: Clinical Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to work independently in providing repairs and preventative maintenance for hospital clients’ Biomedical equipment. This position is required to maintain records, document results and coordinates outside resources for repairs. Response times are measured to achieve customer requirements and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs repairs and calibrations to biomedical equipment and maintains associated records by filing accurately and timely reports with Dispatcher.
• Solve problems utilizing analytical thought process which may involve multiple contacts with internal and external resources.
• Assist other personnel as required.
• Interacts with vendors. Research resources and suppliers.
• Complies with facility and company policy and procedure guidelines.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Conducts and maintains duties, personal appearance, interactions with fellow employees, staff, and customers in a professional manner.
• To comply with ongoing educational opportunities provided. Uses unassigned time to increase knowledge on technology and procedures.
• Understands and works well with the auditing agencies and their requirements i.e., ACHA, TJC.
• Understands NFPA-99 and electrical leakage limits with good understanding of biological parameters (monitoring; HR/Pulse O2/O2 sat/pressures/etc.)
• Assists Senior Management as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Two-year degree from an accredited school in electronics or equivalent military experience.
• One to four years’ experience preferred or greater.
• Completed internship with accredited program.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Must have good attention to detail.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent (60% to 80% of the time) standing, walking, and bending for long periods of time. Requires frequent (40% to 60% of the time) sitting and working on a computer screen. Requires constant ability to drive and move freely about the customer’s offices which could include climbing stairs and reaching in cabinets. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Lifts up to 50 pounds regularly.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires constant contact with staff and public. Work is performed in air conditioned/heated facilities. Requires exposure to outside elements up to 10% of the time.

EEO

The InterMed Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.