Biomed Equipment Tech III - Clinical Engineering

Biomed Equipment Tech III - Clinical Engineering Job Category: Information Technology Schedule: Full time Shift: 1 - Day Shift SUMMARY Performs advanced level work in the installation, calibration, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of technically sophisticated biomedical and related technical equipment. Takes responsibility for initiating appropriate actions in response to clinical requests or program driven request for the areas assigned to this position. May supervise or lead team during projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyzes electronic equipment for causes of failure; isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts. Uses available test equipment to test functioning problems and repair medical devices. Works with equipment manufacturers on repair work and orders parts needed for equipment maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance inspection and electrical safety testing and corrects problems. Makes necessary operational adjustments to electronic equipment and take sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy measurements. Provides engineering and technical counsel on codes and standards, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment in clinical and non-clinical areas; establishes appropriate safety standards. Provides correct, precise, and timely documentation of maintenance actions performed including documentation required by regulatory agencies. Participates in in-service training of new technicians and nursing staff concerning use and operation of medical/biomedical equipment; may supervise other staff. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION An Associate of the Applied Sciences Degree in Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. DOD Training Program. EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of experience as a Biomedical Technician. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION Training certification from manufacturers or an acceptable third-party equipment maintenance organization strongly preferred. CBET Preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the best practices for the Skill in performing preventative maintenance and repairs to a variety of mechanical and electrical biomedical equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to apply basic algebraic concepts. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. #J-18808-Ljbffr