Healthcare Engineering Technician III

Begell House Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Begell House Inc. seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to manage daily service operations, calibrate and test patient care equipment, and document repairs for regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical device management and collaboration with clinical staff to safeguard patients. An associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field.
• Bachelor degree in related field preferred.
• Four years in a full service biomedical section/department or company with at least one year as a senior technician.
• Seven years of experience with three years as a senior technician preferred.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers the daily operations of a specific service in an assigned area.
• Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs and tests medical equipment and systems.
• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Equipment diagnostics

Education

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field

Bachelor degree in related field preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers the daily operations of a specific service in an assigned area. Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, and tests all types of general medical equipment and systems for the University Health. Provides and documents complex repairs and calibration services on a broad range of patient care and support equipment. Must have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of medical equipment management including standards and regulations relating to The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies. Must be able to interact with other department employees, clinical staff including management, nurses and physicians, ancillary staff and outside vendors. Complies with UH, departmental and section policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field or over twelve years of relevant experience is required. Bachelor degree in any related field is preferred. Four years of experience in a full service biomedical section/department or company, with at least one year as a senior technician, is required; Seven years of experience with three years as a senior technician is preferred. Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) preferred.

FUNCTION/BEHAVIORS

Performs highly skilled work of high difficulty in the inspection, preventative maintenance, repair and safety testing of patient care medical devices including high-risk equipment. Recognizes immediate and potential problems in order to take appropriate action to safeguard patients from associated equipment and chemical hazards while adhering to requirements of AAMI, OSHA, HCFA, TJC and other local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Will be available to assist technicians and perform level 1 and 2 duties when requested. (E, 60%)