Clinical Engineering Technician I

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician I to maintain and repair medical equipment. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading healthcare system in the Baltimore-Washington area. You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to enhancing patient care through your technical expertise and proactive problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about healthcare technology and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this role could be your next great career move.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or military training in relevant fields required.
• 1-2 years' experience in medical equipment repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to support requests and diagnoses medical equipment issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance and documents all work in CMMS.
• Inspects and tests medical equipment for safety and accuracy.

Skills

Diagnosing medical equipment issues

Preventative maintenance

Technical documentation

Basic electronic testing

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical equipment technology

Military training in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Engineering Technician I to join our team atMedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

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

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• 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. 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.
• 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.
• Provides basic support of acuity equipment for direct patient care. Proactively suggests improvement ideas to simplify processes and assists in policy or procedure implementation.

Qualifications:

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

• 1-2 years' experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and systems with at least 1 year of repair and maintenance of advanced, specialty, highly sophisticated, or integrated medical equipment and systems required.

This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $38.32