Clinical Engineering Technician I

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Engineering Technician I for their Washington Hospital Center. This entry-level position requires maintaining medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing routine repairs. Ideal candidates have an associate's degree in biomedical technology and some experience in medical equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, resolves, and closes issues involving basic medical equipment.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is promptly performed according to the established schedule.
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Biomedical equipment technology

electrical engineering

mechanical engineering

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical equipment technology

related military work/training

Job description

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General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Engineering Technician I to join our team at MedStar Washington 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.

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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 according 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 in 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.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $26.083 - $39.372.
**Seniority level:** Entry level
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Job function:** Management and Manufacturing
**Industries:** Hospitals and Health Care