Biomedical Equipment Technician-Full Time-Days

Major Job Functions

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines
• Perform 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
• Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary
• Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments
• Determine need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines
• Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste
• Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Work Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred

Work Experience

• 1-2 years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair
• Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard
• Ability 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk
• Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities
• Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
• Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors
• Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors
• Ability to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time)
• Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
• Ability to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities