Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
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Job Title:

Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Requisition Number:

44403

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

IT BUSINESS APPLICATIONS, BI & PMO

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Support Services

Hours Worked:

TBD

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

TBD-To be determined

Job Description:

Description: The Biomedical Equipment Specialist is responsible for coordinating special projects and performs specialized technical tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex integrated diagnostic systems and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation.
Typical Duties:

1. Coordinates special projects and perform specialized technical tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex integrated diagnostic systems and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation; interpret engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams, and graphic illustrations utilizing clinical physiologic and electronic principles.
2. Improves or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of biomedical test equipment; design circuitry to connect various components of complete electronic systems and other complex integrated clinical systems involving specialized biomedical instrumentation in patient care environments.
3. Provides a systematic preventive maintenance program for complex integrated diagnostic systems and related biomedical instrumentation. Also provides engineering and technical counsel on codes to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and maintain preventive maintenance records as well as prepare reports as required. Provides technical assistance and instruction to the JPS Health System personnel in the maintenance and operation of equipment.
4. Recommends the purchase or acquisition of biomedical instrumentation or related accessories along with advising supervisory staff of equipment deficiencies and making appropriate recommendations as required.
5. Coordinates and evaluates the work performed by service contractors to include maintenance, calibration, installation and verification of service documentation.
6. Provides mentoring and precepting of Biomedical Equipment Technicians, and may provide leadership in the management of departmental operations and major projects.
7. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis.
8. Develops and implements a plan for continuing professional growth.
9. Maintains a clean and safe work place.
10. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Associates Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent experience working with biomedical devices in a health care facility.
• 3 plus years of experience in medical equipment repair and maintenance.


Preferred Education and Experience:
• 5 plus years of experience in medical equipment repair and maintenance.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) through the International Certification Commission or the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• OEM Biomedical Device training with Certificates.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States