Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is seeking a technical professional to calibrate, inspect, and solve routine problems with direct and in-direct patient care electronic devices and systems.

The role also manages the Medical Center’s RFID equipment tagging program. The position involves diagnosing and repairing medical equipment to manufacturer specifications, maintaining records, and providing after-hours on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical training in Electronic Training preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required in Electronic Training.
• 1-2 years experience in the general field of electronics.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Manages the Medical Center’s RFID equipment tagging program including tagging equipment and software programming.
• Diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates minor medical equipment to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Utilizes drawings, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Prepares and maintains records of repairs, inspections and maintenance.
• Maintains and repairs patient lifts, televisions and other electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Attends factory training when needed on different medical devices.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers as needed.
• Aids the HIMDE coordinator on an as‑needed basis.
• Participation in after-hours emergency service coverage (On Call) as required.
• May be called upon to perform additional job duties as needed.

Skills

Electronics

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training in Electronic Training

1-2 years experience in electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is responsible calibrating, inspecting and solving routine technical problems of all direct and in-direct patient care related electronic devices and systems. This position is also responsible for managing the Medical Center’s RFID Equipment tagging program.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages the Medical Center’s RFID equipment tagging program which includes tagging equipment, maintaining batteries in the tags and software programming.
• Diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates minor medical equipment to manufacturer’s specifications with the ability to learn more complicated systems.
• Utilizes applicable drawings, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Prepares and maintains records of repairs, inspections and maintenance using both paper and computer systems.
• Maintains and repairs patient lifts, televisions and other electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Attends factory training when needed on different medical devices.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers as needed.
• Aids the HIMDE coordinator on an as‑needed basis.
• Participation in the after‑hours emergency service coverage (On Call) as required.
• May be called upon to perform additional job duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical training in Electronic Training preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required in Electronic Training.
• 1-2 years experience in the general field of electronics.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range

$28.00 - $37.80 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.