Biomedical Technician I

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

403(b) match on day one

Employer paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability after 90d

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to repair, calibrate, and maintain basic clinical/healthcare equipment across its care facilities. The role requires performing planned maintenance, inspections, and timely repair of diverse therapeutic and diagnostic instruments and systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and pass competency validation during probation. A valid SC driver’s license and basic computer skills are required to support documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Probationary period competency validation and ongoing verification.
• Knowledge of general computer applications (email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Repair, calibrate, install, and maintain a diverse range of biomedical equipment and systems, including life-support equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment and devices.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions and document inspections and repairs.
• Provide technical assistance and training on equipment operation to clinical staff.

Skills

General computer apps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Biomedical Services

Full Time

AM Shift

7 am- 3:30 pm

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.

It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.

Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Repair, calibrate and maintain all types of basic clinical/healthcare equipment technologies, devices, instruments, and systems. Inspect, install, and provide planned maintenance of basic general clinical/healthcare technology equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Degree or GED
• Minimum Years of Experience: None
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
• Required Certifications/Licensure: None
• Required Training: Individuals applying for or are in this position are required to pass a competency validation during their probationary period and periodically thereafter; Knowledge of general computer applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software; Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina’s driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle record and background screening as outlined in the Vehicle Safety policy (Subject to annual Motor Vehicle Record review and satisfactory results).

Essential Functions

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment including life-support equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems.
• Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment inspections and equipment repairs and failures.
• Assist with, schedule, oversee and evaluate vendor repairs as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and user maintenance to various clinical personnel.
• Maintain documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform routine rounding throughout the Medical Facility and provides consistent feedback to user departments on the status of repairs and other maintenance activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with reviewing outcomes of planned maintenance (PM) actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Order parts and supplies (up to approved limit) necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
• May assist more senior biomedical equipment technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Maintain knowledge of electronic theory, technology and test equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of color code conventions use in component, wiring and medical gas marking.
• Maintain knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers and how they interface with medical/healthcare equipment.
• Stay abreast of current regulatory requirements related to medical/healthcare equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina