Clinical Engineer

St. Catherine Hospital · Clinical Engineering East Chicago, IN Full-time, Days + Call, 07:00 - 15:30 Hours/Pay Period: 80 FTE: 1 Position Summary Reporting to the Clinical Engineering Manager, inspects, tests, calibrates, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on clinical and non-clinical hospital equipment. Job Responsibilities Researches new equipment and provides recommendation prior to purchase. Responsible for maintenance records of testing, calibration and repairs of clinical and other equipment as designated to meet requirements of regulatory agencies, and to establish frequency of repair histories to be used to recommend equipment for repair or replacement. Reads equipment operating and repair manuals describing proper equipment operation, repair calibration and procedures to perform required duties. Fills out work requests as needed. Instructs/assists hospital personnel in the proper use, operation, testing and repair of hospital equipment to promote safe, effective and efficient use of resources. Identifies and initiates requests for test equipment, calibration devices, replacement parts, manuals and other material required for the completion of job tasks. Reads and interprets technical journals pertaining to product hazard, recalls, modifications and other actions performing to the operation and maintenance of equipment within the hospital. Reviews service contracts in conjunction with the Manager/Supervisor of Engineering with emphasis on deferring the same. Reviews annually and adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies. Installs, repairs, calibrates and maintains equipment using appropriate test devices in conjunction with manufacturer’s manuals, proper troubleshooting techniques and preventive maintenance manuals. Designs and/or constructs instruments of devices as required for updating and testing of hospital equipment. Modifies or updates medical equipment as instructed by the manufacturer. Maintains high standards of equipment performance and safety to protect patients and employees of the hospital. Operates test equipment from simple voltmeter to complex signal acquisition devices effectively. Assumes emergency on-call responsibilities as assigned. Participates or leads educational programs, in-service meetings and department meetings as required to advance knowledge and skills to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Performs any and all duties as assigned. Education/Experience BS preferred AS minimum in Electrical Engineering Technology, an Allied Science, or equivalent Certification as Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or eligibility for certification Medical, dental and vision coverage Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Retirement savings plan Life insurance and disability coverage options Fitness center discount program Tuition assistance and career development Paid Time Off Wellness, reward and recognition programs Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc. Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr