Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Genesis Healthcare System

In order to fill our mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of compassion, excellence, integrity, team, and innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Overview of the Position:

Under supervision of the Biomed Department Manager/BMET Supervisor and other senior technicians, inspect, repair, maintain, and calibrate all types of basic clinical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments, interacting on a routine basis with other clinical health providers in the identification of technology-based problems and solution development. Individual will participate in on-the-job training programs regarding technical, administrative, and customer service requirements. The BMET I will work toward status of a BMET II by attaining ability to independently complete all assigned tasks and acquire competency on a broader range of more sophisticated clinical devices and systems.

Essential Duties:

• Performs planned maintenance, incoming acceptance testing, and calibrates medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment
• Performs all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP)
• Monitors 'Corrective' and 'Scheduled' Open Work Order reports regularly to ensure timely completion and accuracy of work requests
• Orders parts or vendor services necessary to maintain equipment within manufacturer's specifications
• Maintains a clean, tidy and safe work place
• Can prove a level of confidence and competency while supporting the maintenance of the following items: IV Pumps, Pulse Oximeters, Suction Regulators, Flow Meters, SCD Pumps, Sphygmomanometers, Electronic Thermometers

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, Associates Degree in electronics, biomedical engineering, or other technical discipline contributing to proficiency of maintenance and repair of clinical equipment within a healthcare environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• 1 year experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair in either a school or on-the-job setting. (Actual classroom time may count toward this requirement.)
• Familiar with LAN/WAN concepts, able to work collaboratively across groups and teams.
• Ability to work in a high pressure and complex environment where priorities may change quickly.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions or direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff and technical personnel.

Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations:

Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values: Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) Introduces self and roleconnects with everyone. Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

Promotes Patient and Employee Safety Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee may be exposed to electrical shock, ionizing radiation, chemicals and chemical fumes, high pressure air, high temperature surfaces, infectious disease and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work.
• Employee may be required to drive to various off-site locations.
• May be required to occasionally adjust start or stop times to accommodate patient or equipment user schedules.
• Must be willing to work extra hours if requested and respond after hours as needed.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read color-codes on wiring and electrical/electronic components.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.