Job Description

Job Summary

The Biomedical Technician inspects, repairs, maintains, and calibrates all types of basic clinical equipment, devices, system, and instruments. This position works with other clinical health providers to identify technology-based problems and solution development. This entry level Biomedical Technician will work toward a status of a Biomedical Technician II by attaining the ability to independently complete all assigned tasks and acquire competency on a broader range of more sophisticated clinical devices and systems.

Job Responsibilities

• In response to service requests, isolate the nature of the request and convey planned course of action. Troubleshoot and repair equipment and system malfunctions. Open and close work orders accurately and within the required timeframe. Provide timely and accurate status reports to customers on a routine basis.
• Perform planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment.
• Schedule and oversee third party activities as necessary.
• Participate in equipment evaluation, installation, and upgrade as assigned. Perform incoming inspections, attach, and assign control numbers and labels, and acquire necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
• Conduct periodic service rounds of assigned clinical areas and maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
• Assist in ordering parts and supplies.
• Assist with after-hours on-call duty.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace. Immediately convey safety concerns to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in on the job training, shop meetings, and hospital functions.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisory and management staff.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma, Associate Degree in electronics, biomedical engineering, or other technical discipline contributing to proficiency of maintenance and repair of clinical equipment within a healthcare environment.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance with supervised internship or Military experience within specialty associated with biomedical equipment repair.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Six (6) months' experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair in either a school or on-the-job setting. (Actual classroom time may count toward this requirement).
• Preferred: Supervised internship or creditable experience in the maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.

License/Certification Requirements

• Minimum: None

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Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Immediate start,

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