Biomedical Equipment Technician I - Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to repair, test and calibrate clinical equipment across the network. The role supports clinical staff with technical advice and maintains records of all maintenance activities.

The position requires basic education in Biomedical Engineering/ electronics with at least six months of experience, and a valid driver's license to travel to network locations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's, bachelor's degree or military equivalent program in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics, Electronic Technology or related field.
• Minimum of six months of experience in repair and maintenance of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on medical equipment per manufacturer protocols.
• Repairs defective medical equipment to meet or exceed specifications.
• Oversee manufacturer or third party vendors and assist other department devices as needed.
• Provide technical consultation to other department personnel.
• Document all work timely and maintain equipment records.
• Participate in staff in-service education and pre-purchase evaluation programs.

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for the repair, testing and calibration of clinical equipment, devices, instruments and systems. Inspects, installs and provides scheduled maintenance of clinical equipment. Supports clinical equipment, medical staff, technicians, and administrators with technical assistance and advice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment, which may include some specialized equipment such as Dialysis to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network.
• Repairs defective medical equipment, which may include some specialized equipment such as Dialysis equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network.
• May be required to oversee manufacturer or third party vendors. Will also help with other equipment/devices that the Department supports.
• Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas as assigned.
• Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate records for all work performed. Entry and or paperwork should be completed on a timely basis.
• Participates in staff in-service educational programs.
• Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required
• Provides technical consultation to other department personnel.
• Performs evaluation of equipment failures to identify trends, design and/or use problems.
• Performs installations of clinical equipment and other technical devices.
• Assures applicable clinical equipment and product recall actions are completed as required.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Requires standing for up to eight hours a day or walking for up to four per day. Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning in using hand tools or other situations.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 60 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing objects weighing greater than 300 pounds. Climbing vertical ladders up to 20 feet.
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Sense of smell as it relates to distinguishing burning or other odors when working on equipment.

EDUCATION

Associate's, bachelor's degree or military equivalent program in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics, Electronic Technology or or related field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of six months of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if approved.
• Must have mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, technology and test equipment.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computers, servers, networks and Windows operating systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver's license and willing to drive to various Network locations.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.