THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician

Trinityhealth; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a BMET I–Senior to provide maintenance and repair services for general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment. You will perform planned maintenance, safety testing, installation, and corrective maintenance under the CE Manager, with on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

The role requires the ability to diagnose problems across electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and other systems, and to coordinate with clinical staff to minimize downtime while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics or related field.
• 1–2 years' experience performing PM/CM on medical equipment per policy.
• Basic understanding of anatomy/physiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, FDA regulations for clinical equipment.
• Ability to input data and follow complex written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs Planned Maintenance (PM) on various clinical equipment per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) diagnosing problems using electronic/mechanical principles.
• Notifies users and CE management of repair status and delays.
• Interacts with clinical staff to minimize interference during PM.
• Determines need for parts, submits parts requests, and documents work orders.
• Provides on-call service coverage after hours on a rotating basis.
• Promotes teamwork and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associates of Applied Sciences in medical electronics

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift:

Description: Will consider candidates for BMET I, II and Senior roles.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices and decisions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and industry standards. Complies with Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects ethical and professional integrity.
• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Performs PM procedures using manufacturers' recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements.
• Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management of repair status and delays as necessary.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, works to accomplish team objectives and projects, and solicits feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment. Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by CE Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology or equivalent military related training required.
• One to two-years experience or equivalent, performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical equipment per policy.
• Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field. Ability to train CE associates on use and application of select test equipment.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
• Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard. Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
• Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
• Must be able to hear speech, disti