Biomedical Technician III

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Lansdale, PA is seeking an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician to uphold maintenance, calibration, and repair of diverse medical devices and systems. The role includes evaluating new equipment, securing quotes, and ensuring patient safety through proper QA practices.

Candidates should have strong repair skills, in-depth knowledge of PM processes, and the ability to train staff while coordinating with external vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field, or 5 years progressive repair/maintenance experience.
• Ability to respond to diagnostic ultrasound, portable fluoroscopy, and dye injector service calls.
• Ability to respond to service calls in the operating rooms.
• Proficient in maintaining device records and using computer-based work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment.
• Reviews and updates preventive maintenance procedures and QA testing.
• Leads new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
• Obtain quotes and work with bids for capital purchases.
• Provide in-service training to other biomedical technicians and oversee external contractors/vendors.

Skills

Electrical/electromechanical repair

Biomedical equipment knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering, or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years' experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Simulators

EMR system interface

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsProvides advanced levels 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 DescriptionSummaryProvides advanced levels 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 DutiesRepairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment. Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements written preventive maintenance manuals and quality assurance testing procedures for medical equipment.Reviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.Leads new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.Obtains quotes through current requisition processes and works with technical specifications related to bids and capital purchases.Exercises proper judgment in evaluating the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.Seeks out best value products and labor and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.Oversees the work of external contractors/vendors engaged in providing services for specialized equipment.Minimum QualificationsAssociate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields orHigh School Diploma/GED along with 5 years of progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment will be considered in lieu of degree.4 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.Ability to respond to diagnostic ultrasound, portable fluoroscopy, and dye injector service calls.Ability to respond to service calls in the operating rooms.Ability to communicate and function independently in a customer-focused service environment and to use computer software-based work order tracking systems to document repair and maintenance services.Proficiency in performing database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records.Competence and independence in potential crisis situations while appropriately alerting management.Flexibility in accommodating customer needs.Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic test equipment and simulators.Proficient in the repair and preventive maintenance of at least eight of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Anesthetic Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Savers, Diagnostic Ultrasound, ECMO Console, EEG Equipment, EMR System Interface, Fetal Monitoring System, Hemodialysis Machines, IABPs, Infant Care Equipment, Lab Analyzers, Medical Lasers, Patient Monitoring Systems, Perfusion Console, Pulmonary Function Testers, Portable Fluoroscopy, Sterilizers (steam or plasma), Telemetry Monitoring Systems, Tissue Processors, and Ventilators (adult or infant).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)Additional Qualifications:Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields5 years progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician - Association for the Advancement of Medical InstrumentationDL - Driver's License_PA - State of PennsylvaniaPhysical DemandsLift 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: 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 ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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 identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.