Biomedical Equipment Technician

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) within Clinical Engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining patient care equipment, performing inspections, managing inventories, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The position operates on days with a 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. schedule. The role reports to the Clinical Engineering Program Manager and requires an Associates degree in Biomedical Electronics or related field, plus a valid Michigan

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Biomedical Electronics or Electronics Engineering Technology.
• Valid and current Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Medical Equipment Management Plan and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and ensure inspection procedures cover safety, performance, and PMs.
• Perform pre-acceptance inspections and establish routine inspection schedules for equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain up-to-date service histories and statuses.
• Serve as liaison between Clinical Engineering and system users; assist in pre-purchase evaluations.
• Maintain technical competency on standards and regulations for medical equipment and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform general repairs of equipment and maintain required documentation; participate in quality assessments.

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in Biomedical Electronics or Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Title : Biomedical Equipment Technician - BMET

Department: Clinical Engineering

Shift: Days

Daily Work Times: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Clinical Engineering Program Manager, responsible for the duties relating to the purchase operation, safety, maintenance, and quality assurance of patient care equipment as outlined by the Medical Equipment Plan and following organizational and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of the Medical Equipment Management Plan that assesses and controls the risk of medical equipment and assures compliance of requirements of all regulating agencies. Equipment management includes the following:
• Maintains an accurate and up to date inventory of equipment
• Assures all equipment has inspection procedures for safety, performance and PM’s
• Perform pre-acceptance inspection of equipment prior to initial use
• Assures all equipment has a routine inspection schedule
• Performs routine inspections on equipment
• Assures all equipment has accurate and up to date service histories and statuses
• Serves as liaison between the Clinical Engineering Department and the users of medical technology.
• Performs pre-purchase evaluations on equipment as assigned to ensure equipment meets medical engineering requirements.
• Maintains technical competency and remaining current on standards and regulations for medical equipment and its application.
• Utilizes technical expertise to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs general repair of equipment as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate documentation as determined by the Clinical Engineering Manager.
• Participates in Medical Center and/or departmental quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities, goal setting, collection and evaluation of data, implementation of action plans, or related applications.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Biomedical Electronics or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Valid and current Michigan drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience maintaining and repairing medical electronic equipment.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010326
• Daily Work Times: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: No