BMET I

UNC Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Biomedical Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on clinical and non-clinical equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, troubleshooting devices, maintaining records, and training users as needed.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent, CPR within 6 months of hire, and typically 2 years of electronics repair experience. On-site work at WAYNE MED with 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• Two years experience in electronics repair/testing preferred.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming clinical equipment and document history.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex medical devices; perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure repaired equipment meets safety and operation standards.
• Document equipment history and generate reports.
• Provide user training as needed.
• Respond to emergency medical equipment situations promptly.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Calibration equipment

Medical device testing equipment

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Biomedical Technician I completes preventive and minor equipment repairs on various types of medical devices and non-medical equipment. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on all preventive and corrective maintenance accomplished and inspects all rented, borrowed, or demo clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all incoming clinical equipment, such as new, rental, loaner and evaluation units, develops appropriate historical records.
• Uses service and operational manuals to troubleshoot and repair complex medical devices and completes preventive maintenance.
• Ensures all repaired equipment meets safety and operational requirements.
• Utilizes various electronic media to document equipment history, generate reports and account for time.
• Conducts training for equipment users as needed.
• Continuously keeps customers informed as to the cost and status of repairs.
• Responds to emergency medical equipment situations immediately.
• May perform repairs in stressful medical environments such as Surgical Operating Rooms, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
• Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
• Is available and flexible to take call and work as required to ensure coverage for the biomedical function.

Other Information

Education

Associates degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, computer science or equivalent military training preferred.

Licensure/Certification

CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Experience

Two years experience in the electronics repair/testing field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot, calibrate and repair a variety of technology, equipment and tools.
• Ability to read, follow and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Ability to distinguish and interpret different electronic symbols.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong knowledge of computers and technology including MS Office. Skilled at learning new software applications and technology rapidly.

Valid NC Driver’s License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

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Job Details

• Legal Employer: Wayne Health
• Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Clin. Engin.
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: WAYNE MED
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.