Biomedical Equipment Technician II

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to repair, test and calibrate clinical equipment, and to support maintenance across the network. The role requires interpreting schematics, performing safety tests, and providing technical guidance to clinical staff.

The candidate should have at least two years of experience in medical equipment repair and a related degree. Travel to various network locations and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on medical equipment per protocols.
• Repair defective equipment and oversee manufacturers or third party vendors as needed.
• Provide instrumentation support across clinical areas and diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and participate in staff training.
• Assist in pre-purchase evaluations and offer technical consultation when required.

Skills

Electrical safety testing

Troubleshooting

Technical consultation

Education

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

Tools

Schematics interpretation / wiring diagrams

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.

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II is responsible for the repair, testing and calibration of clinical equipment, devices, instruments and systems. Inspect, install and provide 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 specialized equipment to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network.
• Repairs defective medical equipment, which may include specialized equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network. Will 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.
• Diagnose and correct 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 authorized equipment modifications, design and fabrication of specialized devices.

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 weighting 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 other related field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years' experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if approved.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license and willing to drive to various Network locations.
• Must have Mechanical and electrical, electronic theory, technology and test equipment knowledge with the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams and other technical information.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment, knowledge of current regulatory requirements, specialty through attendance of seminars, journal reading and maintaining communications with other services providers.
• Knowledge of computers, servers, networks and Windows operating systems.

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