Biomedical Electronics Technician

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• Position Summary Under general supervision, tests, maintains and repairs clinical engineering equipment. Participates in medical equipment and systems technology planning, purchase evaluations and technology management
• Position Responsibilities Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  • Installs, calibrates, test, repairs and troubleshoots a wide and diverse range of patient diagnostic and treatment equipment throughout the Medical Center.
  • Repairs or coordinates the repairs of electronic monitoring and alarm systems such as the Nurse Call system, Telemetry Monitoring System, Infant Security System and the Fire Detection and Alarm System.
  • Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and safety testing of all incoming medical equipment prior to utilization in patient care or treatment.
  • Assists in the evaluation and testing of new medical equipment.
  • Performs tests of equipment and systems required by the JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
  • Maintains records, makes reports and coordinates outside repairs.
  • Obtains part numbers of repair parts for purchasing when necessary.
  • Assists in the return of equipment for repair by providing troubleshooting/diagnostic information (RA if necessary) and returning equipment to materials management.
  • Cleans equipment, when necessary, before testing or returning to vendor for repair.
  • Preserves the dignity of patients through maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • Attends in-service meetings, educational programs, etc. to maintain current understanding of trends and changes relevant to the industry and finance in general.
• Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  • Associates Degree in Applied Science in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
  • Must possess considerable knowledge in the use of digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing equipment as well as electronic theory, micro-miniature component repair, diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring equipment.
  • Must have the ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blue prints; and the ability to evaluate the economics of repair versus replacement of major hospital electronic equipment and systems.
  Organizational Requirements:
  • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years actual experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician in a hospital environment.
  Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • None Specified
  Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • None Specified

Location: Mary Greeley Medical Center · BIOMEDICAL Schedule: 80 hour Full Time Non Exempt, Day Shift, M-F 9-5:30pm