Field Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Chino Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform preventive maintenance, safety checks, and routine repairs on laboratory instruments. You will document procedures, update inventories, and work to minimize downtime while complying with regulatory requirements.

The role requires a 4-year background in troubleshooting electromechanical or biomedical equipment, and a AA/AS in electronics/biomed or related field. Travel and after-hours work may be involved.

Qualifications

• 4 years exp troubleshooting clinical lab or related electromechanical equipment.
• Must pass Basic Computer Literacy Assessment with current score.
• AA/AS in electronics, biomed, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and safety checks on laboratory instruments.
• Document, update, and maintain instrument inventory and parts in labs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic circuits and instrumentation.
• Inspect and rectify safety hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic systems and related equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assist as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Quality control

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

AA/AS in electronics or biomed

Tools

Sysmex XN3100

Sysmex DI60

UN3000

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform and document preventive maintenance, safety checks, quality control procedures, and routine repairs on all instruments and equipment located in assigned laboratories, minimizing downtime and keep in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Perform and document periodic instrument preventive maintenance and ensure compliance to specifications and regulations.
• Employ basic understanding of quality control procedures. Verify accurate and precise performance of instrumentation.
• Perform and document routine troubleshooting procedures, start-up, shutdown, and operational checks.
• Inspect, document, and rectify safety hazards.
• Document, update, and maintain instrument/equipment inventory in laboratories.
• Document, update, and maintain parts and supplies inventory required to perform functions.
• Inspect, verify, and provide documentation for all services performed at a laboratory site, within the Laboratory Instrumentation Department and by means of the telephone.
• Test, diagnose, and repair electronic circuits, employing the basics of analog and digital electronics to the component level.
• Repair, maintain, and demonstrate an intermediate understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and hydro-pneumatic systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Four years experience troubleshooting some combination of clinical laboratory, electromechanical, optical, robotic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Must complete and successfully pass the Basic Computer Literacy Assessment. (The Basic Computer Literacy Assessment score must be current within one (1) year. Please contact Human Resources for testing.)Excellent communication skills needed.

Education

• Two year degree (AA or AS) in electronics, computer science, and/or biomed; or equivalent experience, which could include Military Biomed training.

License, Certification, Registration

• Drivers License (in location where applicable)

Additional Requirements:

• Basic computer hardware and software skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Sysmex Hematology trained (XN3100, DI60) and Urinalysis (UN3000) experience preferred.

Notes:

• Travel is 75-100%.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• After-hours and weekend calls as necessary.