Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician

CHI; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician. In this vital role, you will ensure that essential medical equipment is operational, supporting healthcare teams in delivering quality patient care. Your expertise in preventative maintenance and equipment repair will be crucial in maintaining life support systems and other diagnostic tools. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with clinical engineering teams and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions, all while being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in servicing technical equipment.
• Associates degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical equipment is functioning properly through maintenance and repairs.
• Support hospital staff with technical assistance and emergency service.

Skills

Technical Equipment Servicing

Preventative Maintenance

Diagnostic Equipment Usage

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Medical Equipment

Life Support Equipment

Job description

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Responsibilities

Pursue a career in humankindness and put your specialized skills to work by joining our in-house Clinical Engineering team today! As our Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a part of the CommonSpirit Health network, you’ll support patient care by assuring important medical equipment is working properly and accurately. This role allows for health care teams to confidently leverage diagnostic equipment when needed because of the work you do through a combination of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and equipment repairs.

• In conjunction with the CE Manager, interacts daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians, and administrative staff concerning service usage issues.
• Communicates daily with CE Manager and effectively handles all service emergencies.
• Provides coverage and support for CE Manager during manager’s absence if needed.
• Maintains life support equipment.
• Provides technical support and assistance to Clinical Engineering technicians.
• Repairs and maintains medical equipment under contract and performs BMET I and BMET II duties and functions as required.
• Maintains equipment repair records for medical equipment under contract.
• Assists in ordering of parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
• Provides input to the CE Manager regarding new service opportunities within a location serviced by the Clinical Engineering Division.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field, equivalent military education, graduate of technical program, or equivalent training validated through training course certifications, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience servicing technical equipment required
• CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM preferred
• Valid Driver's License required