Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Boston is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to maintain and manage medical equipment through installation, calibration, and inspection. Applicants should possess an Associate's degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent experience. The role offers competitive salary and career development opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a biomedical technician preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices.
• Ability to use computer-based diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist in medical equipment management.
• Conduct performance assurance and electrical safety testing.
• Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Electrical safety principles

Mechanical safety principles

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technician

Completion of apprenticeship program

CABT certification

Job description

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Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4022623 Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary
Maintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment.


Essential Functions
Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.

Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.

Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.

Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.

Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revision.

Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.

Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.

Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes - Completion of apprenticeship program and CABT certification.

Experience

Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members, front line staff and vendors.

Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.

Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.

Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.

Ability to use computer-based tools.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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