Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Under the Clinical Engineering Manager, the Biomedical Equipment Technician I handles installations, repairs, maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Perform installations, regular maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on assigned medical equipment to ensure their proper operation and function.
• Perform all assignments in a competent and timely manner according to current policies and procedures.
• Install, repair, and calibrate most classes of medical equipment at a component level.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections as assigned.
• Use diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Inspect incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Work with new hires and cross-train on systems and equipment. Ensure proper operation of equipment and techniques for testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain files of literature for each piece of medical equipment. Include manufacturers' technical literature, reference standards, and specifications. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including TJC.
• Accurately and legibly account for productive time using the department's computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with administrative record-keeping for the department. This includes work orders, maintenance history, PM and safety inspection requests, and repair parts inventory. Ensure accurate reports for code and regulatory purposes.
• Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely, results-oriented, and professional manner.
• With management approval, use the electronic system to order necessary parts and devices to complete assigned work orders.
• Use department hardware and software to electronically process and close work orders and PM assignments.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure proper care of equipment and tools issued for maximum safety and productivity and adhere to all personal safety requirements.
• Diligently maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of related parts to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain technical skills and required certifications to perform job duties.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper personal protective equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee, patient, and facility safety.
• Uphold overall safety in the department and report possible safety issues and recommend appropriate changes.
• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the philosophy and values of Scott and White (SW).
• Maintain a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers and respond professionally to customer needs.
• Unite and partner with the BSW leadership to advocate and meet the strategic goals of Baylor Scott & White Health.
• Adhere to BSW and the service department's policies and procedures including appropriate attire and grooming.
• Work to meet and exceed the department's performance improvement goals and quality targets.
• Willing to serve on departmental and/or BSW committees or focus groups as requested and needed.
• Interact in a friendly, effective manner, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation and customer service.
• Communicate regularly with the Clinical Engineering manager and Biomedical Equipment Technicians. Discuss concerns with the Clinical Engineering department or any medical equipment.
• Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation.

Key Success Factors:

• Maintains a safe driving record.
• Solid knowledge of computerized systems: recordkeeping, PM, work order systems, timekeeping, etc.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work from 8 am - 5 pm, M- F with flexibility as business needs arise.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration: Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.