Clinical Engineer Technician I

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an entry-level Clinical Engineering Technician I to maintain clinical equipment under the guidance of the Clinical Engineering leadership team. The role involves routine installation, testing, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a limited scope of medical equipment and systems to support patient care.

The technician will perform preventative maintenance, document results in CMMS, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure equipment readiness across hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military training aligned with AAMI Core Competencies.
• 1–2 years of repair and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responds to basic support requests and resolves issues per SLAs.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed per schedule.
• Orders parts, inventories, tests equipment, documents results.
• Documents work in CMMS and provides monthly reports.
• Supports acuity equipment for direct patient care.

Skills

Basic electricity

Customer service

Data entry

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Communication

Travel between sites

Education

Associate's degree in biomedical equipment technology

AAMI Core Competencies alignment

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Job

Under the general direction of the Clinical Engineering leadership team the Clinical Engineering Technician I as an entry-level technician maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the medical equipment management plan and all medical equipment policies and procedures and manufacturer or alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) specifications. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation testing maintenance calibration and repair of a limited scope of medical equipment and systems.

General Summary of Position

Under the general direction of the Clinical Engineering leadership team the Clinical Engineering Technician I as an entry-level technician maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the medical equipment management plan and all medical equipment policies and procedures and manufacturer or alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) specifications. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation testing maintenance calibration and repair of a limited scope of medical equipment and systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to basic support requests. Diagnoses resolves and closes issues involving basic medical equipment and systems according to service level guidelines. May be required to take part in on-call rotation covering after-hours and weekends.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is promptly performed accordingly to the established schedule. Makes daily rounds within the hospital to assure proper operation of medical equipment and corrects any deviations.
• Orders parts receives inventories assembles inspects and tests equipment and documents results. Coordinates efforts with supervisor and/or experienced technicians as appropriate.
• Inspects and tests electronic electromechanical and mechanical medical and scientific equipment according to specific test procedures. Verifies equipment safety and accuracy for continued use.
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures documentation is accurate complete and timely. Provides monthly reports as needed.
• Provides clear concise and timely follow up with colleagues ensuring they know the status of work being performed on their equipment. May provide technical in-service or instruction to facility staff in proper operation of patient care equipment on an as-needed basis.
• Provides basic support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
• Reviews department/unit operations manual to ensure compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards federal and state regulations accepted Standards of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all MedStar Health Policies and Procedures Corporate Compliance Program Standards of Conduct and all applicable statutes rules and regulations.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Maintains department facilities equipment and materials in a condition that promotes efficiency health comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• Proactively suggests improvement ideas to simplify processes and assists in policy or procedure implementation.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in biomedical equipment technology electronics or related field required or
• military training or academic work or actual work experience aligned with AAMI's Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician required

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and systems OR similar experience in a technical-related field. required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic electricity/electronics principles. Knowledge of hospital and department procedures and operations.
• Ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to input data into computer programs.
• Ability to travel between sites as necessary.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers. Knowledge of basic electricity/electronics principles. Knowledge of hospital and department procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database software.
• Provides hospitable customer service.
• Skilled in the use of basic hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency's accreditation requirements.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $27.67 - USD $41.77 /Hr.