Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits on Day One

Retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide preventive maintenance, safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation and routine service for general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment under the Clinical Engineering Manager.

You will perform PM procedures, diagnose equipment problems, and coordinate with clinical staff to minimize downtime while maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in a related field and CBET preferred.
• Must understand electronics, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Experience with corrective and planned maintenance on medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM procedures on a range of clinical equipment.
• Diagnose problems using electrical, mechanical, and other tests and document results.
• Notify users and CE management of repair status and delays.
• Interact with clinical staff to minimize disruption during PM.
• Order replacement parts per policy and obtain approvals when needed.
• Complete work orders and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Basic electronics understanding

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

OSHA/NFPA knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Electronics/Electronics Technology

CBET certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Hours | Schedule

• 40 Hours per week

• Day Shift, 7am - 3:30pm weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA

• Shift times

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective on Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.

What the Biomedical Equipment Technician Will Do

• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.

• Performs PM procedures using manufacturers' recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.

• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements.

• Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management of repair status and delays as necessary.

• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.

• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines. Obtains Clinical Engineering Manager pre-approval if not selecting the lowest price source.

• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.

• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, works to accomplish team objectives and projects, and solicits feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.

• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.

• Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment. Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.

• Provides on-call service coverage per policy after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by Lead Technician, Supervisor, or CE Manager.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Medical Electronics, Electronic Technology or equivalent military related training required . CBET certification preferred

• Must have a basic understanding of electronics, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

• One to two-years experience or equivalent, performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical equipment per policy.

• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field. Ability to train CE associates on use and application of select test equipment.

• Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAP, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair

• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition .

• Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard. Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.

• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.