Biomedical Equipment Tech. 2

Biomedical Equipment Tech. 2 Location: US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2026-39839 Position Category: Allied Health Job Type: AFSCME union represented Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Department: Clinical Technology Services Posting Salary Range: $40.29 - $55.30 per hour Posting FTE: 1.00 Posting Schedule: Friday - Monday Posting Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm (0600-1630) HR Mission: Healthcare Drug Testable: Yes LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-EC1 Department Overview Clinical Technology Services supports the Medical Equipment Management Program at OHSU including the support of medical equipment life cycle management, device integration, strategic enterprise projects, and capital replacement. This is done in a prompt, knowledgeable and cost-effective manner to ensure patient/employee safety, compliance with standards, and quality delivery of patient care. The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) 2 performs preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs on medical equipment. This is the second of a three-level series. The BMET 2 is distinguished from the lower level by the assignment of more advanced clinical technology, by the knowledge of schematic diagrams and circuits, and the added responsibilities of technical consultation to medical and nursing personnel. It is distinguished from the higher level by the degree of complexity and the scope of projects and installations performed. At this level, the employee is actively working toward or has attained the CBET certification. Function/Duties of Position Scheduled Maintenance and Performance Assurance Independently performs scheduled cleaning, lubrication, electrical/mechanical adjustments, calibration, performance assurance, safety testing, and replacement of worn or out-of-tolerance parts on patient care, laboratory and related equipment. Unscheduled Corrective Maintenance Independently diagnoses and corrects (within limits of ability and authority) minor or major malfunctions in medical, laboratory, and other related equipment; makes required performance measurements using conventional or custom test equipment; replaces defective parts; performs routine on sight assurance testing and recalibration of equipment in various locations in hospitals and clinics. Repairs and installations at this level are of a more complex nature and will require more in-depth analysis and troubleshooting. Technical Consultation Provides technical advice to assist medical and nursing personnel in pre-purchase planning and selection of equipment; advises on the ease of maintenance, operation, reliability of vendors, cost, availability of maintenance parts, and cost of disposables used. In-Service (Teaching or Training) Upon request, conducts technical in-service programs for nurses and medical staff on newly installed equipment, explaining theory of operation, calibration, operator maintenance responsibilities and safety; conducts similar in-services on other hospital equipment; conducts general electrical and safety programs as required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and technical theory programs for department staff and interested visitors. Other Duties as Assigned Required Qualifications An associate's degree in biomedical Equipment Technology and three years of BMET experience. Certification by the ICC/USCC as a Certified BMET plus three years of experience. Five years of BMET experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience. Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies) Understands and employs standard and specialized testing equipment, such as safety analyzer leakage meters, digital and analog mustimeters, electronic thermometers, optical wedges, oscilloscopes, voltage, time, event, and temperature recorders, tachometers, biological and physical signal simulators, voltage, resistance, temperature and time standards, and waveform generators. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology and 3 years' experience. Certification by ICC/USCC as a Certified BMET. Additional Details Busy office environment with multiple demands and interruptions, primarily working with computer terminals, software, etc. May come in contact with radiations sources, human tissue/fluids, and may be exposed to excessive noise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Health & Science University