BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform inspections, calibrations, preventive maintenance, repairs and documentation on a wide range of medical devices. You will support equipment across Independence Health System Medcare units, manage safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, recalls and parts ordering.

Travel between System locations may be required; rotate shifts and on-call responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree or two-year trade school with electronic certification.
• Demonstrates leadership ability, strong organizational skills, independent and critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of a broad range of medical equipment.
• Coordinate safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, and user department training literature review.
• Support equipment across Independence Health System Medcare units; manage recalls and parts ordering.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Critical thinking

Judgment

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/IT

Two-year trade school with valid electronic certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications and 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Work Environment

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

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

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

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

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting/Turning

Keyboard/Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand/Arm Coordination

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

10#

Carry

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

Seeing Near w/Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

15#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

15#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

15#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

10#

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