Biomedical Technologist 2-2

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance on medical equipment to support safe patient care. The role requires familiarity with standards and procedures, strong communication, and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates have a relevant Associate degree and several years of biomedical/electronics experience, including hospital exposure.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in biomedical or electronics.
• 2 years of experience in a hospital environment.
• Associates degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems, repairs to circuit board level, and re-calibrates equipment.
• Tracks, schedules, and completes preventive maintenance checks by due dates.
• Coordinates outside services, including service contracts, vendor, and ISO servicing.
• Performs safety and functional checks of all specified equipment and makes sure equipment is properly tested before being returned to service.
• Maintains ongoing active communications with clinicians regarding equipment status.

Skills

Equipment calibration

Diagnostics & repair

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates degree in Biomedical Technology

Tools

Equipment database software

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:30 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Provides complete and timely repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of required equipment faster and more economically than any outside vendor in support of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Performs all assigned duties and tasks in an effective, efficient manner and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agency requirements that govern the department's operations. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

4 years of experience in biomedical or electronics; 2 years of experience in a hospital environment.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Education

Associates degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent.

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment, including Joint Commission, National Fire Protection Association, and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Proficient in various PC hardware/software applications and equipment database programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be detail oriented and have excellent follow through skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems, repairs to circuit board level, and re-calibrates equipment.
• Tracks, schedules, and completes preventive maintenance checks by due dates.
• Coordinates outside services, including service contracts, vendor, and ISO servicing.
• Performs safety and functional checks of all specified equipment and makes sure equipment is properly tested before being returned to service.
• Maintains ongoing active communications with clinicians regarding equipment status.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1571 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children's has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.