Corp/Biomedical Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit 

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician II 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all service-related activities with OEM vendors, maintenance, repair, spare parts inventory, biomedical equipment, and physical plant repair & maintenance. Must work closely with and be responsive to All Stakeholders within the assigned area, IT, real estate and purchasing. Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background which may include an associate degree or military training in electronics, Mechanical or biomedical technology. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates visibility and establishes productive relationships with vendors and Stake Holders.
• Actively participates in management meetings, continuous quality improvement, and other tasks as requested on the corporate level. 
• Utilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice to assure continuous quality patient   care and delivery of Eyecare Partners LLC service. 
• Knowledgeable in CDC, OSHA, AAMI, Joint Commission, Network and Medicare standards. 
• Acts as a resource to managers, facilities, and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates ability to train, teach and equip staff with necessary resources to function adequately and to the best potential outcome. 
• Participates in staff education, staff meetings, and in-services as needed. 
• Initial point of contact for all service-related equipment and physical plant issues.
• Responsible for Inventory of Biomedical Equipment for upload into Eyecare Partners Asset Management database.  
• Performs base level assessment and repair for all equipment/physical plant issues in an efficient and timely manner. 
• When necessary, contacts the OEM/vendor and coordinates service/repair that minimizes equipment down time. Coordinates loaner units when necessary. 
• Performs preventative maintenance or coordinates preventative maintenance with a 3rd party vendor as needed. 
• Demonstrates Eyecare Partners mission and established goals in performance management 
• Participates in on-going training from OEMs to ensure technical competency for repair of equipment and physical plant in house. 
• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and calibrate biomedical equipment and support systems to adhere to medical standard guidelines. 
• Perform Life safety inspections in accordance with NFPA Standards. 
• Perform basic physical plant repairs/preventative maintenance such as changing lights bulbs. 
• Acts as mentor, role model and resource for Entry Level Biomedical Technicians by setting an example of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers, and management. 

Education: 

• Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical, or related field) 

• High School Diploma/GED: Above education requirement may not be held if candidate represents the necessary industry experience. 

• 5+ years' experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT or mechanical equipment 

• Valid Driver's License issued in the employee's state of residence 

• Motor Vehicle Record must be in compliance with company policy. 

Experience Requirements

• 5+ Years in the Ophthalmology/Optometry setting and/or CBET Certification (Preferred). 

• Minimum of (1) Diagnostic Certification within the Ophthalmology field.  

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives to stay up to date and increase their knowledge/skills. 

• Displays and maintains positive attitude and promotes same to others. 

• Opens lines of communication within each facility, administration, and the corporate team. 

• Displays ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and handle stressful situations in a timely manner. 

• Professional in appearance and actions within all aspects of job functions and execution 

• Logical and Critical thinking skills 

• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills 

• Enjoys learning new technologies and systems 

• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable 

• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities 

• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations 

• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function 

• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations 

• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support need 

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing 

• Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics  

• Basic to intermediate computer operation  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook 

• Travel to other site locations may be necessary.  Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards 

• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function  
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines 
• Ability to lift up