Biomedical Technician I

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Technician I in Tupelo, MS. The role focuses on supporting the function of biomedical equipment through emergency and routine service and maintaining clear maintenance documentation.

You will work with physicians, nurses, and department staff to ensure equipment is installed and maintained correctly to support patient care. The position requires knowledge of electronic test equipment, basic PC skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to use a variety of electronic test equipment.
• Basic PC skills; required.
• Good communication and customer service skills; required.
• Occasional overnight travel to attend training sessions; required.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: provide timely and accurate repairs to electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• New Equipment: inspect and install incoming medical equipment; perform pre-purchase evaluations.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Basic PC skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Scheduling tasks

Education

Associate’s Degree in Logistics Management

Job description

Biomedical Technician I### Biomedical Technician IApply: Tupelo - North MS Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR100667We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**10008410 Biomedical**Work Shift:**1**Job Description:**The Biomedical Equipment Technician I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the effective and consistent function of all biomedical equipment by providing emergency and routine service and serving as a knowledge resource on technical use and needs. This position engages strong organizational and communication skills to support other departments' use of biomedical equipment and maintain clear and comprehensive maintenance documentation. The Biomedical Equipment Technician I supports NMHS' ability to provide high quality care by ensuring all biomedical equipment is installed and maintained quickly and accurately to ensure ongoing functionality and care.JOB FUNCTIONSCustomer Service.• Provide customer service with timely and accurate repairs to electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.• Assist other departments with the management and maintenance of equipment.New Equipment:• Inspect and install incoming medical equipment.• Perform pre-purchase evaluations of clinical equipment.Emergency Services:• Provide emergency service in a rotating on-call capacity.Regulatory Knowledge:• Provide good documentation of equipment maintenance to meet JCAHO and FDA.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Knowledge of how to use a variety of electronic test equipment; required.• Basic PC skills; required.• Basis understanding of anatomy and physiology; preferred.• Good communication and customer service skills; required.• Occasional overnight travel to attend training sessions; required.• Must manage daily scheduling of tasks to prioritize work and meet customer needs.• Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team.• Must have daily contact with physicians, nurses, department heads, and other employees.• Must occasionally provide equipment training to end users.• Must occasionally represent NMMC and Biomedical Services to vendors.Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Standing. Constantly• Walking. Frequently• Sitting. Rarely• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently• Climbing. occasionally• Balancing. occasionally• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently• Grasping. Frequently• Speaking. occasionally• Hearing. Constantly• Repetitive Motions. Constantly• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$25.78-$32.23## **Education:**Associate’s Degree | Logistics Management | Required**Certifications:**Ambulance Driver License - AMBDLNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.