THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician

Trinityhealth; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Bio-Mi dical Equipment Technician at several sites in the United States. The role covers planned maintenance, safety testing, calibration, installation and emergency service for general and specialized medical equipment such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser and laboratory analyzers.

The position requires an AS degree in medical electronics or related field, 5+ years of maintenance experience, and specialized training.

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics or related field; military training or equivalent also acceptable.
• Five or more years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices or clinical equipment.
• Specialized training by manufacturer or third party in anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ultrasound, ventilators, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs Planned Maintenance (PM) procedures on various clinical equipment per manufacturer guidelines and standards.
• Diagnoses problems using applicable technical methods and documents results to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Notifies users and CE management of repair status and delays; coordinates with clinical staff to minimize disruption.
• Orders parts and supplies as needed and submits proper requests according to policy.
• Provides on-call coverage and assists junior technicians as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communications

Education

AS degree in medical electronics or related field

CBET or CLET certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

OSHA/NFPA knowledge

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift:

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

POSITION PURPOSE

Within assigned service area, provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service, to general and specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment, such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, laboratory, etc., as assigned by 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.
• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Performs PM procedures using manufacturer's recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.
• Performs services on specialized equipment in one or more of the following categories: anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc.
• Performs corrective maintenance procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard 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 per policy.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, while working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority (based on deprartment guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of radiological and general medical equipment. Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
• Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis.
• Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Techs I and II as assigned by Clinical Engineering Manager.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CBET or CLET certification preferred.
• Five (5) or more years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical equipment.
• Specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ultrasound, ventilators, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in specialty area.
• 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 test equipment.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, 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.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and the ability to input data using keyboard. Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
• Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and ven