Biomedical Technician III

Thomas Jefferson University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a skilled Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and installation of a broad range of medical devices across campus locations.

Candidates must have experience with diagnostic ultrasound, fluoroscopy, dye injector systems, and be able to document repairs using the university's CMMS. Teamwork with clinical staff and oversight of external contractors are essential for patient safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics/Biomedical fields or related with 5 years of progressive maintenance experience.
• 4 years progressive experience in electronic/electromechanical repairs and PM on biomedical equipment.
• Ability to respond to service calls in operating rooms.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment and simulators.
• Teamwork and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and calibrate biomedical equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance workloads and ensure PM compliance.
• Develop, modify, and implement QA testing procedures for medical equipment.
• Review incident reports to ensure patient safety and proper action.
• Lead new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
• Obtain quotes and participate in bids for capital purchases.
• Provide in-service training to clinical engineering staff.
• Oversee external contractors/vendors providing specialized services.

Skills

Electronics repair

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Electronics/Biomedical)

Tools

Electronic test equipment

CMMS / work order systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details Provides 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 Description Summary Provides 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 Duties

• Repairs, 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 Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or High 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 Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields 5 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 Instrumentation
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

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

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)

Employment Details

• Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University Overview

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 identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Benefits Jefferson 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.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.