Biomed Engineering Tech III
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Biomed Engineering Tech III will provide preventive maintenance inspection on medical equipment to meet regulatory and department goals. Will regularly visit and work with customers within the hospital to assure the medical equipment is meeting the needs of the department.
Job description
- Operate Test Equipment necessary to perform inspection and preventive maintenance.
- Read, follow, and understand manufacturer schematics to repair medical equipment.
- Provide repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Troubleshoot problems, provide customer with communication as to status, document the work, and follow through in a timely manner.
- Participate in various levels of medical equipment Selection, Installation, Setup, and Disposition of the medical equipment.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of service and documentation provided by manufacturers and third-party service groups.
- Assist in the development and update of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and contribute to a determination of the level of inspection and preventive maintenance required by each type of device.
- Consistently engage in special projects (through the selection, installation, adaption, design, modification, or disposition of medical equipment).
- Demonstrates project leadership abilities (independently) to manage the process through a timeline, communicate status, and follow through on commitments.
Functional Accountabilities
Repair Medical Equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to subassembly level.
- Provide on-call coverage as assigned to ensures 24-hour emergency coverage for the hospital.
Prepares Purchase Orders
- Prepare purchase order request for repair parts, include vendor selection.
- Follow up and ensure parts have been delivered and installed.
Customer Service
- Routinely contact requestor in regard to assigned work order to notify receipt and estimated time of arrival.
- Communicate to requestor steps to complete work order and provide any follow up information.
- Represent the engineering staff in a professional and helpful manner.
- When necessary, routinely follow-up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders.
Team & Work Relations
- Communicate with staff and management to solve problems and improve processes.
- Support the work effort of the team.
- Assist new team members with general information when necessary.
- Acts as a member of the internal engineering emergency response team.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a two year vocational/technical program or AA degree equivalent in a related field
- At least 3 - 6 years of experience
- 3+ years inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing medical equipment
- At least 3+ additional years experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing specialized medical equipment
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.