Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician – Imaging & Diagnostics

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain complex electro-mechanical systems at Buffalo General Medical Center. The candidate must have an AAS in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering and 5 years of experience. This full-time role requires advanced knowledge in troubleshooting, physics, and biomedical technologies.

The position includes responsibilities such as testing and calibrating equipment, documenting maintenance procedures, and providing scheduling to support staff. Onsite work is required, and the role involves heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of advanced working knowledge of electromechanical devices.
• Experience in troubleshooting in a large system environment.
• Knowledge of physics, anatomy and physiology required.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, and maintain complex electronic equipment.
• Document results of service and maintenance in detail.
• Provide scheduling for functional and diagnostic support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Advanced knowledge in biomedical technologies

Mechanical aptitude

Education

AAS in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering

Certified Radiological Equipment Specialist

Certified Biomed Equipment Technician

Job description

Department : KH Biomed Engineering

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Shift 1

Job Description

Under minimal or no supervision tests, calibrates. repairs, fabricates, modifies and maintains electronic/electro-mechanical equipment of advanced complexity. Documents the results of service and maintenance events in a detailed professional manner. The equipment base can be varied or reside primarily in the same modality as well as being located in multiple and diverse facilities and departments. Types of equipment include but are not limited to life support, diagnostic, therapeutic, analytical, and general patient care. Responsible for the medical equipment maintenance process as a whole. Provides functional, diagnostic and maintenance scheduling to Support Staff as needed. This incumbent will have a strong knowledge of intermediary networking, base knowledge of radiation in healthcare and radiation safety, and is a self-starter who understands organization impact of equipment downtime and can work under pressure.

Education And Credentials

AAS - Associate of Applied Science Electronics or Biomedical Eng. required. Certified Radiological Equipment Specialist preferred. Certified Biomed Equip Tech preferred.

Experience

5 years of advanced working knowledge of high and low voltage distribution systems and electromechanical devices. Must demonstrate an advanced mechanical and electronic troubleshooting aptitude. Advanced knowledge in physics, anatomy and physiology and technical mathematics. Must demonstrate advanced knowledge in sophisticated biomedical technologies required. Experience in and strong knowledge of Electronics and troubleshooting in a large system environment required. Good Mechanical Aptitude, (Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics) required. Previous training in imaging system service and function (RSTI, Military etc.) required.

Working Conditions

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Heavy (up to 100 lbs)
  
  

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required : Yes

With Rotation: Yes

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U45 - CWA 1168 Clinical Engineering

Requisition ID# : 4570

Recruiter : Alex J. Yebernetsky

Grade : CE4

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 38.13 - $48.31

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  
  

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