Biomedical Equipment Technician I - Field & On-Call Support

Intelas; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelas is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform planned maintenance and safety inspections on patient care devices in hospital settings. You will manage equipment, schedule service, and develop PM procedures while ensuring calibration and proper operation of test equipment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hospital experience, a relevant associate degree or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license for travel.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology, military training or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years servicing clinical/patient care equipment in a hospital environment.
• For field service positions requiring travel, valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Good trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability and willingness to serve on-call duty as required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on a broad range of patient care and selected support equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Manages all assigned equipment and schedules service.
• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develop PM procedures on equipment; maintains files on procedures and manuals.
• Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals.
• Responds expeditiously to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.
• Researches and initiates orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.
• Maintains purchase order log and validate invoices for payment (field service personnel only).
• Provides informal training to equipment users and Crothall Services Group staff as requested or when circumstances dictate.
• Makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment; keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement / Risk Management program by gaining an understanding of the issues and concerns of customers and making recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.
• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Documents all significant asset related actions in compliance with department practices.
• Collaborates with fellow technical personnel in department meetings to ensure they are kept abreast of technical updates and/or device related problems.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Time management

Independence

Team player

Driver's license

Communication

Education

Associates degree/equivalent (electronics/biomedical equipment tech)

Job description

Intelas is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform planned maintenance and safety inspections on patient care devices in hospital settings. You will manage equipment, schedule service, and develop PM procedures while ensuring calibration and proper operation of test equipment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hospital experience, a relevant associate degree or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license for travel.