Biomedical Tech III/Biomedical Engineer III

Department:

11820 Enterprise Corporate - HTM: Good Samaritan Hospital

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Normal hours, M-F 8:00 to 4:30, somewhat negotiable

Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Biomed Tech III / BMET III

Location: Sherman hospital; Elgin, IL.

Full Time; Day Shift

• Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Somewhat negotiable.

**Qualified candidates for this position might have any of the following job titles/duties/responsibilities:

• Biomed Tech III/Biomed Tech 3/BMET III/BMET 3
• Biomedical Engineer III/Biomedical Engineer 3
• Clinical Engineering III/Clinical Engineering 3
• OR Technician/Operating Room Technician
• HTM (Health Technology Management)
• Repair Technician

Major Responsibilities:

• CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
• PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, SAFETY and QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING
• TECHNICAL PROJECTS AND OTHER DUTIES
• EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

Education/Experience Required:

• Understanding of human anatomy and physiology with a basic understanding of Medical Terminology.
• Associate's degree in electronics, computer or biomedical equipment technology with 5 years equivalent healthcare experience, OR 7 years comparable hospital experience working on multiple medical equipment and systems with demonstrated expertise in scheduled and corrective maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills to discuss equipment function with both patients and equipment users (clinical staff).
• Effective computer skills to: 1.analyze work efforts 2.observe equipment trends 3.run basic reports 4.use Microsoft® products 5.perform research on the web
• Ability to specify and use electronic test equipment and phantoms to troubleshoot and repair.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent soldering technique
• Manual dexterity to effectively use hand tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Proficient at scheduled and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of medical devices with advanced skills on one or more specific devices.
• Valid Driver's License with the state of Illinois.
• CompTIA A+ certification preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Potential high stress situations due to repair demands in minimal time frames, change initiatives, and/or scheduling challenges. • May be required to work with extremely high voltage and with complex electronic circuitry. • May be required to work in a confined space or on a ladder. • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, noxious fumes and air borne contaminants. • Must be able to assume responsibility for on-call pager response and to report to work as assigned at multiple Advocate facilities. • May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to distinguish different colors. • May be required to mentor others.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.