Corp/Biomedical Tech II

EyeCare Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeCare Partners seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to maintain ophthalmic and support equipment across multiple sites, working with OEMs, IT, real estate, and purchasing to ensure uptime and patient safety.

The role requires strong technical background in electronics and mechanics, 5+ years of service experience, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to site locations may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher in Electrical, Biomedical or Mechanical fields.
• 5+ years of service experience on electrical/electronics/IT or mechanical equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and compliant driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establishes productive relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Repairs, maintains, and calibrates biomedical equipment and facilities.
• Manages inventory for Eyecare Partners Asset Management database.
• Coordinates with OEMs/vendors to minimize downtime and coordinate service.
• Ensures compliance with CDC/OSHA/AAMI/Joint Commission and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electronics

Mechanical equipment

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Education

Engineering degree

High School diploma

CBET Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visitwww.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all service-related activities with OEM vendors, maintenance, repair, spare parts inventory, biomedical equipment, and physical plant repair & maintenance. Must work closely with and be responsive to All Stakeholders within the assigned area, IT, real estate and purchasing . Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background which may include an associate degree or military training in electronics, Mechanical or biomedical technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates visibility and establishes productive relationships with vendors and Stake Holders.
• Activelyparticipatesin management meetings, continuous quality improvement, and other tasks as requested on the corporate level.
• Utilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice toassurecontinuous quality patient care and delivery of Eyecare Partners LLCservice.
• Knowledgeable in CDC, OSHA, AAMI, Joint Commission, Network and Medicare standards.
• Acts as a resource to managers, facilities, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ability to train, teach and equip staff with necessary resources to function adequately and to the best potential outcome.
• Participates in staff education, staff meetings, and in-services as needed.
• Initial point of contact for all service-related equipment and physical plant issues.
• Responsible for Inventory of Biomedical Equipment for upload into Eyecare Partners Asset Management database.
• Performs base level assessment and repair for all equipment/physical plant issues in an efficient andtimelymanner.
• When necessary,contactsthe OEM/vendor and coordinates service/repair that minimizes equipment down time. Coordinates loaner units when necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance or coordinates preventative maintenance with a 3rd party vendor as needed.
• Demonstrates Eyecare Partners mission and established goals in performance management
• Participates in on-going training from OEMs to ensure technical competency for repair of equipment and physical plant in house.
• Install, inspect,maintain, repair, and calibrate biomedical equipment and support systems to adhere to medicalstandardguidelines.
• Perform Life safety inspectionsin accordance withNFPA Standards.
• Perform basic physical plant repairs/preventative maintenance such as changinglightsbulbs.
• Acts as mentor, rolemodeland resource for Entry Level Biomedical Technicians by setting an example ofappropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers, and management.

Education:

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical, or related field)
• High School Diploma/GED: Above educationrequirementmay not be held ifcandidaterepresentsthe necessaryindustryexperience.
• 5+ years' experience servicing electrical, electronics,ITor mechanical equipment
• Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence
• Motor Vehicle Record must be in compliance with company policy.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ Years in the Ophthalmology/Optometry settingand/or CBET Certification (Preferred).
• Minimum of (1) Diagnostic Certification within theOphthalmologyfield.
• Previousmedical office experience preferred;previousophthalmic experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives to stay up to date and increase their knowledge/skills.
• Displays andmaintainspositiveattitude and promotessameto others.
• Opens lines of communication within each facility, administration, and the corporate team.
• Displays ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and handle stressful situationsin a timely manner.
• Professional in appearance and actionswithin all aspects of job functions and execution
• Logical and Critical thinking skills
• Customer-focused with excellent written,listeningand verbal communication skills
• Enjoyslearningnew technologiesand systems
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, andteammatesupport need
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Travel to othersite locationsmay be necessary.Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foretemploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.