Biomedical Equipment Technician

Mount Nittany Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, performance verification, repair, and installation of medical equipment across hospital facilities.

The role requires an associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field, and ideally two years of experience with Physiological Monitoring Systems and Radiological equipment. Knowledge of CMMS and test equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field.
• Two years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing medical/electrical equipment preferred.
• Experience with electrical safety inspections and preventive maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of medical equipment.
• Repair and installation of clinical devices and hospital systems as part of the Biomedical Engineering team.
• Assist in documenting inspections and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering

Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TruAssets CMMS

Fluke OneQA

Volt-Ohm Meter

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, performance verification, repair and installation of medical equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering, or an Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.

Experience:

1. Two years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing Physiological Monitoring Systems, Clinical Laboratory instruments, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and Radiological equipment preferred.
2. Two years’ experience performing electrical safety and preventative maintenance inspections and documentation as required for compliance with JCAHO and Department of Health Recommendations preferred.
3. Experience using TruAssets CMMS and Fluke OneQA software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Understanding of electricity and Ohm’s law.
2. Fundamental understanding of physiologic and biologic processes as related to physiologic monitoring systems.
3. Understanding of solid state electronics and semiconductor theory.
4. Working knowledge of fluid dynamics and basic Physical Science.
5. Extensive knowledge using a Volt Ohm Meter, electrical safety analyzer, patient simulator and automated diagnostic and test equipment.
6. Fundamental understanding of computers, networks and information systems.

License/Certification/Registration:

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager of Biomedical Engineering and guidance from senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Helps Biomedical Engineering staff with troubleshooting, repair, and installation of medical equipment, television systems, hospital beds, and nurse call systems beyond their basic skill set and knowledge base.