Biomed Technician

Altru Hospital Biomed Technician

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Under supervision of the Biomed Manager and other senior technicians, the Biomed Technician inspects, repairs, maintains, and calibrates all types of basic clinical equipment, devices, system, and instruments. This position interacts on a routine basis with other clinical health providers in the identification of technology-based problems and solution development. The Biomed Technician possesses the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of clinical inventory devices. This position participates in and conducts on-the-job training programs regarding technical, administrative, and customer service requirements.

Job Titles and Salaries

• Biomed Technician I $24.02 - $36.03 USD Hourly
• Biomed Technician II $26.48 - $39.72 USD Hourly
• Biomed Technician III $29.19 - $43.79 USD Hourly

Required: Minimum of 1 year related experience Required: Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record Current State Licensed Preferred: Associates Degree, Biomedical Engineering or related field

Required: Minimum of 3 years related experience Required: Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record Current State Licensed Preferred: Associates Degree, Biomedical Engineering or related field

Required: Minimum of 10 years related experience Required: Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record Current State Licensed Preferred: Associates Degree, Biomedical Engineering or related field Preferred: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) | AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI) Preferred: Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) | AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI)

Essential Job Functions

• Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
• Performs planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment. Performs incoming inspections, attaches and assigns control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
• Performs all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
• Reviews service requests and conveys course of action planned. Provide timely and accurate status reports to customers on a routine basis.
• Assists in ordering parts and supplies.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner. Opens and closes work orders accurately and within required time.
• Troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of clinical equipment and system malfunctions.
• Provides front-line supervision, mentoring and training to junior technicians, as assigned. Participates in development of and conducts OJT sessions as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Education: • Preferred: Associates - Biomedical Engineering- OR -Associates - Related Field

Work Experience: • Required: A minimum of 3 years Related Experience

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands: Sit: Frequently (34-66%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%) Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) See: Continuously (67-100%) Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands: Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions: Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) Outdoor: Not Applicable Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Frequent Driver Reference ID: R8124

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)