Clinical Engineering Tech I-Clinical Engineering

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide support for medical equipment across departments, focusing on electronically technical devices. The role emphasizes reducing downtime, operator errors, and costs, while meeting tight timelines.

The candidate should have an associate degree or equivalent in biomedical tech, with a background in electronics, and be prepared for on-call rotations, including weekends and non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Meets one of the following: Associate Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology; completion of a Biomedical Engineering certification program; equivalent military training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Completion of at least 250 hours of biomedical engineering exposure or OEM/field service experience.
• Working knowledge of general biomedical electronics, equipment and procedures.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services to medical equipment and related systems across The MetroHealth System with focus on electronically technical, lower risk equipment.
• Interacts with department staff and management to reduce operator errors, downtime, and costs.
• Works in a moderately stressful environment with tight timelines and on-call rotations.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical acumen

Independent worker

Work under stress

On-call availability

Driver's license (OH)

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology

Biomedical Engineering certification program

Equivalent military training in Biomedical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience Combination

Tools

Biomedical test equipment

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7:30a-4p

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Provides support services to medical equipment and related systems for departments throughout The MetroHealth System with a focus on electronically technical, lower risk equipment. Interacts with department staff and management in assigned departments as needed to identify and reduce operator errors, equipment failures, down time, and costs. Performs service activities in a moderately stressful environment and often on tight timelines. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required

• Meets one of the following:
• Associate Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology.
• Completion of a Biomedical Engineering certification program.
• Equivalent military training pertaining to Biomedical Engineering.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below. Meets one of the following:
• Completion of at least 250 hours of biomedical engineering experience, which may include internships.
• Verifiable experience as a Biomedical Engineer for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Verifiable experience as a Field Service Engineer in the medical equipment industry.
• Working knowledge of general biomedical electronics, equipment, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic test equipment likely to be used in the calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of general medical devices and systems.
• Awareness of applicable local and federal regulations pertaining to medical devices and systems.
• Possess a current, valid Driver’s License for the State of Ohio.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid technical acumen.
• Ability to think and work independently, and at times with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform under stressful and/or difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work an on-call rotational schedule, including weekends and non-standard hours.

Preferred

• Experience in multiple specialty areas.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.