Biomedical Equip Tech II

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Works under general supervision of the Manager of Medical Engineering, performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, inspection, calibration and repair of general biomedical and other assigned equipment with minimal supervision.

Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections according to manufacturers' specifications.

Performs repair services and calibrates medical equipment. Coordinates equipment vendor factory or onsite services when necessary.

Documents and maintain equipment service records.

Responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis as necessary to identify not only equipment problems, but also clinical and user problems.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.

Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Follows job assignments and priorities determined by the Manager.

Repairs medical devices with general to moderate complexity such as, but not limited to, infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, monitoring central stations, and other assigned devices of similar complexity. Under Manager's supervision, BMET II may shadow and assist more senior technicians with repairs on complex systems.

Responds to all calls promptly and follow up with the users on equipment status.

Perform equipment incoming inspections and establish complete asset inventory in the Equipment Management System.

Follows manufacturers' requirements and pre-established department preventive procedures and schedules to perform functional verifications, preventive maintenance, replaces faulty components, and safety inspections to ensure device integrity and compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies' requirements.

Secures Manager approval and follows established department procedure ordering replacement parts not already in inventory. Notifies Manager if the devices do not appear repairable.

Completes paperwork and prepares shipment/receiving of equipment requires factory service. Coordinates vendor onsite services when necessary.

Document all service activities performed and hours spent in the Equipment Management System in a timely manner.

Reviews pertinent literature and attend seminars to maintain awareness of medical instrumentation innovations and related maintenance techniques.

Per Manager's assignment and close supervision, the BMET II may be assigned to inspect and repair equipment at higher risk and complexity as part of the hands-on learning process.

After hour emergency on-call based on department on-call rotation schedule

Assists with the installation, safety testing, and inventory of new equipment as part of the equipment installation projects.

Minimum Qualifications: Education:

Associate's degree in electronics, electrical or other technical fields or higher with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer and networking parietals.

Experience:

One to three years' experience working in a healthcare or medical device manufacture environment maintaining general medical devices with the most current technologies.

Basic Knowledge:

General understanding of troubleshooting and maintenance workflow logics, and ability to read and understand electrical, electronic and mechanical schematics and diagrams.

General knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical device applications on monitoring, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment in patient care.

Proficient in MS Office applications, database inventory/asset management systems, and various online engines to find technical and biomedical equipment resources for medical device theories, clinical applications, and troubleshooting knowledge.

Technical and analytical skills to troubleshoot and repair general state-of-the art biomedical equipment and systems.

With Manager's supervision, ability to determine priorities, analyze problems and develop methods and procedures to meet unusual conditions, including resolution of emergency repairs for patient-connected life support systems.

Has a comprehensive understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory requirements.

Visual acuity and manual dexterity to inspect and repair equipment and devices, requiring use of small hand tools and testing equipment.

Interpersonal skills to interact with personnel both within and outside Hospital to gather and exchange information relating to biomedical equipment operation and clinical applications.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Works in relatively clean shop area, with frequent exposure to viruses by blood body fluids when inspecting and repairing equipment.

Some hazards of electric shock or radiation exposure, but hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.

Physical ability to lift units weighing fifty pounds.

Ability to lift heavy objects above head level.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Pay Range:

$26.87-$42.64

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7:30am-4:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional