Biomedical Equipment Technician I JC305305

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic devices across multiple sites. You will use standard electronic test equipment, assist with installation and calibration, and escalate complex issues to senior staff.

You’ll provide technical guidance to clinical teams, mentor Biomedical students, and manage parts and service records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard test equipment.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and systems; escalates complex issues.
• Provides operational and technical advice to medical staff and mentors Biomedical students.
• Requests and/or orders repair services and spare parts per procedures and contracts.
• Documents inspections, repairs, and tests; maintains records and coordinates with vendors.
• Participates in educational programs to maintain technical knowledge.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment. Also assists with installing, calibrating, and testing new medical electronic devices and systems. Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff/vendor resources.
• Completes assigned tasks on medical electronic devices as per manufacturers' guidelines, relevant codes, standards, and company policies. This includes planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and work related to equipment disposition.
• Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff when needed. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
• Acts as a technical resource and mentor for Biomedical students (interns).
• Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor. Interacts with manufacturers' representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information
• Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.

Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).

Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification / Registration / License

A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Work Experience

Six months experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair in either a school or on-the-job setting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).

Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Walks, stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout the shift.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet. Also push with 50 lbs. of force and pull with 40 lbs. of force.

Environment can include exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids; as well as mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.