Biomedical Equipment Technician

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on all medical electronic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in compliance with applicable safety standards.

Responsibilities

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on equipment to the component level and analyzes problems to determine the best course of action, often in emergency situations; Serves as a resource person and interacts with staff, employees, vendors, and manufacturers to obtain technical support and information and assists in the use of equipment; Supports maintenance and engineering with electronic equipment problems to ensure repaired equipment is operable in a timely manner; Documents all equipment maintenance activity and keeps accurate records of equipment sent out, parts ordered, and received; Maintains records of each piece of medical equipment, tracking repairs, calibrations, inspections, and modifications; Researches, orders, and maintains replacement parts inventory for repairs and inspections; Conducts staff training and inservices for medical staff on the proper and safe use of equipment; Performs complex equipment evaluations to ensure newly purchased equipment meets user requirements and manufacturer claims; Serves as a resource person 24 hours a day each week to assist technicians in responding to major equipment problems throughout the hospital

Requirements

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering or a Computer Science related discipline; Expertise in two specific equipment modalities; Ability to inspect and perform routine repairs on equipment; Ability to perform calibrations and safety inspections; Capable of using a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronics test equipment; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management; Physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders

Nice to have

Two (2) years of Biomedical Equipment Technology experience in a healthcare setting; Successful completion of a Military Biomedical Equipment Technician program (may substitute for education requirements); Equivalent combination of education and experience (may substitute for both education and experience requirements)