Biomedical Equipment Technician

MedStar Health; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Bio-Medical Technician to maintain and repair medical equipment. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering or a related field, along with experience in the healthcare environment. The role involves ensuring safety and functionality of vital medical apparatus, requiring strong technical skills and a commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement are offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Tools

Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in installing and repairing medical equipment.
• Passing WI Caregiver or IL Health Care Workers Background Check required.
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Services various medical equipment including monitors, x-ray units, and defibrillators.
• Conducts safety tests to ensure equipment safety for patients and staff.
• Completes daily work orders independently.

Skills

Ability to understand and apply technical knowledge

Interpersonal/communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering or Electronics

Military equivalent certifications

CBET Certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Inventory management software

Manufacturing software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Overview

Inspects, calibrates, repairs, installs and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Services various equipment and apparatus including but not limited to patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment and other related technical paraphernalia.

• Safety tests various equipment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.

• Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely.

• Demonstrates proficiency in entering, completing, retrieving information regarding work orders, assets, PM schedules, and other functions and applications of the CMMS database as pertains to daily operation of the department.

• Modifies or develops instruments or devices, under supervision of medical or engineering staff.

• Works collectively with salesperson or service technician or equipment manufacturers or their representatives to assure proper operation of equipment.

• Completes daily work orders and other tasks as assigned with minimal supervision.

• Acts as a resource for partners.

• Participates in managing inventories and operational budget, taking emergency call and helping with special events.

• May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends.

• May require travel with personal or company vehicle.

• May be assigned to any of Mercyhealth locations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering/Electronics or related or related Military equivalent certifications or CBET Certification.

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an environment that pertains to installing, maintaining and repairing medical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certification as a Bio-Medical Technician by AAMI preferred

Maintain a valid driver's license

Have and maintain driving record per Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to understand and apply knowledge in technical manual, interpretive/analytical skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Good interpersonal/communication skills

Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is considered heavy work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.