Biomedical Technician I

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide basic service and support for biomedical and clinical data/network systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, testing, calibration, and repairs to keep critical equipment operating safely and reliably, while documenting work orders and coordinating with vendors.

The role emphasizes QA inspections, parts sourcing, in-service training, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment and QA procedures.
• Ability to use vendor service docs and manuals to service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Completes the preventive maintenance workload for assigned equipment.
• Maintains accurate device control records and work-order data.
• Evaluates repair scope and sources parts to maximize uptime at low cost.
• Identifies and procures parts and materials needed for servicing.
• Performs repairs on defective equipment and conducts testing.
• Provides in-service training and coordinates with outside service providers.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields

Driver's License (PA) required

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Provides a basic level of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.

Job Description

Summary

Provides a basic level of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.

Job Duties

• Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
• Performs database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records and entering complete and accurate scheduled and non-scheduled work-order data.
• Evaluates the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.
• Identifies and obtains parts, supplies, and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost.
• Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment.
• Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.
• Assists with, evaluates, and monitors the work performed by outside service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of source, use, and applications of alternative parts providers as related to electronic or electromechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of computer software-based work order tracking systems.
• Ability to use vendor-supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and general electronics industry parts specification materials in order to test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned equipment and related systems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self motivated and self disciplined.
• Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.
• Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identit