Biomedical Technician

Biomedical TechnicianExperience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle. Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for Biomedical Technicians to join their team!This position is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, performing preventative maintenance, ensuring electrical safety and performance verification, and providing bench and field service on most medical equipment at the board/module level with assistance or direct supervision.Associates degree in Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college. Placement into Tech II or III slot will be determined by experience.Pay & Benefits:Compensation: 28.47 to 44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education as BMET IIRetention Bonus: 20000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hiresRelocation Assistance: up to 7500 Relocation AssistanceTemporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing ProvidedAdditional Pay: Shift Differential Annual Increases Paid Time OffBenefits: medical vision dental 401k with employer matchEducation Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance Student Loan ForgivenessOther Benefits: Onsite Gym Wellness Programs Discount programsShifts Available:Full-time 40 hours per week 5X8 hour shiftsOccasional overtime and/or weekend work On Call Rotation RequiredShift Differentials Available: 2.00/hr. Weekend - 2.50/hr. Evening - 6.00/hr. NightAbout Fairbanks Memorial Hospital:Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks small-town living spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live work and play.Living in Fairbanks:As the second largest city in Alaska Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wide-open space making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax. Second largest city in Alaska at 100000 residents. College Town the University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF Community & Technical College Military Community Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District Schools of Choice| robust youth sports programs Summer activities: Midnight sun hiking fishing camping gold panning kayaking berry picking rafting rock climbing recreational flying community-wide festivals live music and events. Winter activities: Northern lights skiing snowshoeing snowmobiling hockey curling ice fishing dog mushing ice climbing hunting ice art word class hot springs community-wide art shows and festivals etc.Responsibilities:Installs repairs and calibrates clinical equipment at a component level.Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes standards and manufacturer's recommendations.Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance electrical safety inspections and quality assurance consistent with applicable regulatory standards on assigned medical equipment in a timely manner.Repairs patient care equipment medical communications equipment and PCs to board/module level through and understanding of electronics theory and applications including operating systems and PC repair.Reads detailed electronic schematics. Troubleshoots equipment using available test equipment.Monitors the work of outside contractors/vendors engaged in equipment repair.Provides customer relations and resolves equipment service problems by ensuring that clinical capability is restored as quickly as possible.Maintains communication with customers regarding the status of equipment repairs. Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.Coordinates/schedules service (self vendor and when appropriate other technicians) via management of customer expectations.Performs device investigations related to regulations and/or incident reporting under supervision if applicable.Provides direct marketing and sales support to Technology Management internal and external customers.Documents all work performed maintains parts supplies tools test equipment and technical literature by completing service reports and supplemental productivity documentation in an accurate and timely manner.Maintains an accurate and current parts inventory. Assists manager in maintaining a comprehensive library of technical literature.Assists with equipment installations and project work involving patient care medical communications technology and clinical application networks.Trains field technicians with less expertise in preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment and service delivery methods when appropriate.Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a strong knowledge of electronics as normally obtained through the completion of an Associates degree in Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college technical school or equivalent experience AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience within an acute-care hospital setting. Alternatively candidates with at least five (5) years of related experience within an acute hospital setting may qualify if they obtain a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Certificate within six (6) months of hire.Must possess a valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policyMust possess a working knowledge of electricity AC/DC electronics including power supplies electro/mechanics including motors and motor controls and hydraulics/pneumatics. Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology and basic physiology. Must also be proficient in PC repair and Windows PC and network operating systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Manufacturer trained or equivalent of Physiological Monitoring System (Philips GE Welch Allyn)Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Anesthesia System (GE Avance Aestiva)Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Dialysis System (Fresenius 2008 Series)Be able to conduct First Look troubleshooting on Ultrasound Equipment (Siemens Philips Sonosite Terason)Be able to conduct First Look troubleshooting on LASER equipment (Sciton Lumenis Dornier Candela)At least one year Hands-On experience on two or more of the above systemsAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.