Biomedical Equipment Technician

Biomedical Equipment Technician

This position is within the Periop procedural Biomed team at BWH. Maintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.
• Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
• Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
• Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revision.
• Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
• Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.
• Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Personal Drivers License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles preferred MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report - MGB Internal preferred

Experience

Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members, front line staff and vendors.

Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.

Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.

Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.

Ability to use computer-based tools.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.34 - $37.64/Hourly

Grade

4

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.