BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Independence Health System Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on a wide range of medical devices. The role includes installations, documentation, and participation in safety training and recalls.

You will support equipment at Independence Health System Medcare units and may travel locally between locations. A2–year degree or equivalent, strong communication, leadership, and safety knowledge are

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year trade school with electronic certification.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and safety standards in Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment.
• Support equipment at Independence Health System locations; handle recalls and parts ordering.
• Provide electrical safety in-services and user department training literature review.
• Rotate shifts and travel locally between system locations as needed.

Skills

Biomedical Eng

Electrical/IT

Leadership

Communication

Calibration/Repair

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical/Electrical/IT

Two-year trade school with electronic certification

Tools

Nerve Stimulators

Defibrillators

Medical Equipment

Vital Signs Monitors

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
• 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.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

x

Confined Spaces

x

x

x

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

x

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

x

x

x

On-Call

x

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

x

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

x

x

Hearing Protection

x

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

x

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

x

x

x

x

Walking

x

x

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

10#

Carry

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

15#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

x

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

x

15#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

x

10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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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