Biomedical Technician

Clinical Engineering TechnicianKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.Full-Time Benefit EligibleWork ShiftDay - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)DepartmentClinical EngineeringResponsible for technical service (e.g., inspection, maintenance and repair), support and records management of a wide variety of medical equipment and systems including but not limited to specialty care, surgery, respiratory, cardiology, physical therapy, telemetry and general patient care equipment.QualificationsLicense /CertificationPreferred: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) from AAMI or similar certification.EducationPreferred: Graduate of an electronics training program, i.e. trade school certificate; or Associate's degree in Electronics.ExperienceRequired: Two years experience in electronics and mechanical troubleshooting.Preferred: Two years experience in electronic and mechanical troubleshooting in medical equipment service. Military experience in electronics or biomedical maintenance.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesCompetently operate test equipment associated with the medical equipment service industry.Ability to communicate about medical systems in order to resolve equipment technical difficulties effectively with physicians, nurses, manufacturers and other support specialists.Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.Manages time and prioritizes effectively.Communicates with coworkers, vendors, peers and management to ensure safe, effective, timely and cost effective service results.Job ResponsibilitiesEssentialPerforms preventive maintenance and repair service required to maintain medical equipment contained in the Kaweah Health's medical equipment management inventory.Tests all new incoming medical device equipment to ensure device meets the manufacturer's specifications, hospital, and state and other regulations. Advises patient and Nurse Manager of testing outcomes. Documents findings in a timely manner.Orders spare and replacement parts as necessary to minimize downtime.Performs environmental safety inspections, outlet testing and other rounding activities on a scheduled basis.Maintains accurate and complete documentation for of all services provided.Provides on-call service and support coverage for all Kaweah Health campuses for the repair and support of all medical devices and systems when requested by the Director of Clinical Engineering.Provides in-service structured education and training to Clinical, Technical, and Nursing staff on the proper use of Medical Devices contained in the Medical Equipment Management Program where qualified, on an "as-needed" basis.Assists Clinical Engineering management in researching areas for cost reduction and service improvements for all areas of the Medical Equipment Management Program including but not limited to: Service Agreements, Replacement Parts, and New Equipment Purchases.Provides consultation and impromptu in-service to clinicians regarding general care of medical systems.Assists with training and acts as a technical resource for team members.Increases knowledge, and identifies and implements (as appropriate) process improvements (both personal and program related) that add value by improving safety, quality, savings, efficiency and the work environment.AdditionalDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.Performs other duties as assigned.Pay Range$31.38 -$47.07If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.