Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Biomedical Equipment Technician 1 to join their dynamic team in Miami. In this entry-level role, you will perform essential repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of medical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your technical skills and critical thinking abilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues. This position offers a chance to grow in the biomedical engineering field while contributing to patient care and safety. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience required.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Tests, repairs, and calibrates complex medical equipment.
• Documents all aspects of work performed and maintains equipment records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Test Instruments

Hand Tools

Metal Turning Lathe

Drill Press

Grinders

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Miami, FL Full-Time Bio Medical Engineering

Summary

Biomedical Equipment Technician 1 performs skilled technical work in the repair and preventive maintenance of electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic and mechanical medical equipment. Performs all functions related to biomedical equipment, herein defined as clinical, surgical and diagnostic equipment used in the care of patients, and maintains accurate documentation of all services performed.

Responsibilities

Tests, repairs, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance procedures on complex medical equipment. Trouble shoots electronic circuits to the component level. Reads and interprets schematic diagrams, service manuals and wiring sketches, and works in the English and Metric system. Uses a wide variety of test instruments in performing trouble shooting and repair procedures. Applies knowledge of basic hand tools and effectively uses those tools. Recognizes occupational hazards and observes safety precautions. Effectively uses metal turning lathe, drill press, grinders, and other general machine tools and associated hand tools. Accurately documents all aspects of work performed and maintains equipment records. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Furthermore, as needed, travel via public transportation or personal vehicle to other JHS facilities to inspect/maintain/repair equipment.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Unit Specific Credential

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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