Biomedical Technician II

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s is seeking a Biomedical Technician II to provide biomedical technology support for clinical departments by maintaining therapeutic and diagnostic equipment to ensure the availability of technology to the point of care in a safe and professional manner. This full-time, on-site role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

within Healthcare Technology Management. A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred; 2 years of relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in a related field of study preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and inspects diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
• Provides service support for standard and moderately complex patient care equipment.
• Manages small scale projects with regards to medical equipment or networked medical systems.
• Uses test equipment, hand tools, service manuals and online documentation.
• Prioritizes work according to availability of backups, criticality of service, and customer\'s expectation.
• Completes 100% Life Support PMs and a minimum of 95% Non-Life Support PMs that are assigned monthly.
• Provides service support that is mostly independent of other Clinical Engineering staff or administrative direction.
• Designs or modifies device PM checklists and schedules to be effective in preventing failure while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Documents service activity for assigned areas in the medical equipment database.

Skills

Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment

Medical equipment maintenance

Project management

Documentation in equipment database

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Service manuals

Online documentation

Job description

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017315 Healthcare Technology Management

Summary:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Onsite

Additional Information:

The Biomedical Technician II will provide biomedical technology support for clinical departments by maintaining therapeutic and diagnostic equipment to insure the availability of technology to the point of care in a safe and professional manner.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Associate's Degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Troubleshoots and inspects diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.

2. Provides service support for standard and moderately complex patient care equipment.

3. Manages small scale projects with regards to medical equipment or networked medical

systems.

1. Uses test equipment, hand tools, service manuals and online documentation.

2. Prioritizes work according to availability of backups, criticality of service, and customer's expectation.

3. Completes 100% Life Support PMs and a minimum of 95% Non-Life Support PMs that are assigned monthly.

4. Provides service support that is mostly independent of other Clinical Engineering staff or administrative direction.

5. Designs or modifies device PM checklists and schedules to be effective in preventing failure while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

6. Documents service activity for assigned areas in the medical equipment database.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.