Biomedical Technician III

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Biomedical Technician III to manage service for a wide range of complex medical equipment and radiographic devices. The role requires robust knowledge of care standards to ensure safe, reliable service delivery.

The position emphasizes adherence to environment of care standards and collaboration with clinical teams within the Healthcare Technology Management department.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoots and inspects diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
• Provides service support for standard and complex patient care equipment.
• Designs or modifies device PM checklists and schedules to meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive service support with minimal administrative direction.
• Documents service activity for assigned areas in the medical equipment database.
• Manages small or large scale projects with regards to medical equipment or networked medical systems.

Skills

Troubleshoots & diagnostics

Equipment maintenance

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (recommended)

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Service manuals

Online documentation

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC017315 Healthcare Technology Management

Summary: The Biomedical Technician III is a highly skilled and experienced technician who can manage the service requirements for a wide variety of complex medical equipment, networked medical systems, and radiographic devices. The Technician III has comprehensive knowledge of practices, procedures, and environment of care standards so that competent and courteous service is delivered in a safe and reliable manner.

Additional Information: The Biomedical Technician III is a highly skilled and experienced technician who can manage the service requirements for a wide variety of complex medical equipment, networked medical systems, and radiographic devices. The Technician III has comprehensive knowledge of practices, procedures, and environment of care standards so that competent and courteous service is delivered in a safe and reliable 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 4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

• 1. Troubleshoots and inspects diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
• 2. Provides service support for standard and complex patient care equipment.
• 3. Provides technical information at construction meetings for medical device installation planning.
• 4. Manages small or large scale projects with regards to medical equipment or networked medical systems.
• 5. Proficiently uses test equipment, hand tools, service manuals and online documentation.
• 6. Prioritizes work according to availability of backups, criticality of service, and customer's expectations.
• 7. Provides comprehensive service support with minimal administrative direction.
• 8. Designs or modifies device PM checklists and schedules to be effective in preventing failure while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• 9. Documents service activity for assigned areas in the medical equipment database.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s 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 from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report 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 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