Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT

800 Baystate Mercy Hospital, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Mercy Hospital is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform a range of equipment management services including preventive maintenance, installation, calibration, and disposition of medical equipment. You will document service events in the CMMS and provide training and technical support for clinicians.

Two years of full-time Clinical Engineer or Biomedical Technician experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years full-time experience as a Clinical Engineer or Biomedical Technician.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and calibration is preferred.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection, installation, calibration, preventative maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and disposition of medical equipment.
• Provide technical support in equipment pre-purchase evaluation and equipment capital budget planning.
• Work with customers and management to ensure appropriate technology utilization. Provide technical support and in-service education programs on use of equipment.
• Work with outside vendors as needed to secure repairs and parts. Monitor completion of activities performed by outside vendors.
• Prepare purchase requests for services and supplies. Work with Supervisor to ensure accuracy of invoices and Statement of Expense.
• Maintain accurate listing of inventory.
• Document all service events performed on medical equipment in the CMMS according to the CE policy.
• Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and classes as requested.
• Provide after hours on-call support.
• Observe all health and safety requirements, maintain standards of practice consistent throughout BH, and ensure that the records are in compliance with safety codes set out by regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, Department of Public Health (DPH), HIPAA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Monitor workload and schedule activities to maximize productivity.
• Exercise tact and discretion in patient care areas.
• Provide technical related reports as needed.
• As workload necessitates, perform other CE functions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Judgment

Job description

Summary:

Perform a variety of Equipment Management Program Services including: preventative maintenance (PM) & corrective maintenance, incoming inspection & installation, warranty coverage, vendor provided maintenance, operator training, pre-purchase evaluation & capital planning, and disposition. Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of all service events performed on medical equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform incoming inspection, installation, calibration, preventative maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and disposition of medical equipment.
2. Provide technical support in equipment pre-purchase evaluation and equipment capital budget planning.
3. Work with customers and management to ensure appropriate technology utilization. Provide technical support and in-service education programs on use of equipment.
4. Work with outside vendors as needed to secure repairs and parts. Monitor completion of activities performed by outside vendors.
5. Prepare purchase requests for services and supplies. Work with Supervisor to ensure accuracy of invoices and Statement of Expense.
6. Maintain accurate listing of inventory.
7. Document all service events performed on medical equipment in the CMMS according to the CE policy.
8. Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and classes as requested.
9. Provide after hours on-call support.
10. Observe all health and safety requirements, maintain standards of practice consistent throughout BH, and ensure that the records are in compliance with safety codes set out by regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, Department of Public Health (DPH), HIPAA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and National Electrical Code (NEC).
11. Monitor workload and schedule activities to maximize productivity.
12. Exercise tact and discretion in patient care areas.
13. Provide technical related reports as needed.
14. As workload necessitates, perform other CE functions.

Required Work Experience:

1. 2 years full-time experience as a Clinical Engineer or Biomedical Technician

Preferred Work Experience:

1. None

Listed Skills and Competencies:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Organizational skills; Ability to make sound judgments

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $31.77 - $36.53 - $43.21

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system with hospitals, physician practices, a health plan and more serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. Baystate Health is the safety net provider in Western Massachusetts. With roots dating to the founding of Springfield Hospital in 1883, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality, compassionate and accessible care in the Pioneer Valley for more than 140 years and continues to be a pillar of its community - rooted here, serving here, and helping generations thrive here. With a focus on advancing health for all, Baystate is not only a keystone of the region, it is a national leader in health care. Learn more at BaystateHealth.Org The ever-growing health system includes six Massachusetts hospitals: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield Baystate Mercy Hospital in Springfield