BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Biomedical Engineer to perform comprehensive maintenance and repair of medical equipment across Greensburg area facilities. Responsibilities include inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance and documentation for defibrillators, monitors, infusion pumps, and more.

Strong problem-solving and effective communication with clinicians are essential. Requires an associate degree or equivalent; travel between System locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer or IT information technology.
• Two (2) year trade school with valid electronic certification and three years electronic experience.
• Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking; knowledge of legal aspects in Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of Biomedical Engineering including inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, installations and documentation on listed and other equipment.
• Support equipment safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, user department training literature review, service contracts, device recalls and parts ordering.
• Provide support services for equipment at Independence Health System MedCare units and related facilities.
• Repair other electronic/electrical hospital equipment including Nurse Call, Intercom and Paging systems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Oral written communication

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

Associates or better in BIOTECHNOLOGY

Two year trade school with electronic certification

Job description

• Performs all aspects of Biomedical Engineering with responsibilities for: Inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, modification, installations, and documentation on the following equipment, but not limited to.
  
  
  
  • Defibrillators, ECG Patient Monitors, Telemetry Units
  
  
  • Electrocardiographs, Electrosurgical Units, External Pacemakers
  
  
  • General Misc. Patient Care Equipment, Hypo/Hyperthermia Units, Infant Incubators
  
  
  • Infant Warmers, Infusion Pumps, Isolated Power Systems, Oxygen Analyzers
  
  
  • Pressure Transducers, Audiovisual Equipment, Blood Warmers
  
  
  • Centrifuges, Electric Beds, Fetal Monitors
  
  
  • Medical Gas Alarms, Intermittent Suction Units, Thermometers
  
  
  • Lab Equipment, Misc. Dental Equipment, Misc. Environmental Service Equipment
  
  
  • Nerve Stimulators, Nutrition Pumps, Respiratory Equipment, Vital Signs Monitors
  
  
  • Various other equipment--as assigned
  
  
  
  


• Must support other activities related to equipment, such as electrical safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, user department training literature review, service contracts, device recalls and parts ordering.


• Must provide support services for equipment at independence Health System Medcare units.


• Repair other electronic/electrical hospital equipment which includes the following: Nurse call systems, Intercom systems, Paging systems

Repair other electronic/electrical hospital equipment which includes the following: Nurse Call systems (remove Intercom and Paging)

Knowledge of computer networking for medical device integration to the Independence Health EMR network is encouraged (but not required).

• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Associate Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/ IT Information Technology.


• OR two (2) year trade school with valid electronic certification with three (3) years of electronic experience.


• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment and knowledge of legal aspects in the Biomedical Engineering field.


• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Certified by A.A.M.I. (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system


• Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).


• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION

Expert

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO

Expert

FLEXIBILITY

Expert

PATIENT CARE

Expert

Education

Required

Associates or better in BIOTECHNOLOGY.

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