Biomedical Technician OOJ - 32246

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A Biomedical Technician, also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on various medical equipment used in healthcare facilities, ensuring its safe and proper functionality by diagnosing issues, troubleshooting problems, and coordinating with medical staff to optimize patient care through equipment usage training and technical support; often requiring a strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and medical procedures.

Biomedical Technician 

Pay Rate: $50 000-70 000

• Direct Hire
• Full Time
• Days
• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Location: Watertown, NY (70 miles north of Syracuse. Near the Black River and is close to the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River)

Job Summary:

• Associate Degree in BioMed equipment technology or electronic technology with equivalent BioMed experience. Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how subjects relate to medical and test equipment. Leadership qualities, strong interpersonal skills. Previous biomedical experience a plus. Certified Bio Med Equipment Technician a plus. Valid Drivers license.

Biomedical Technician Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance.
• Approve potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes are adhered to.
  Maintain supplies inventory by foreseeing needs, counting stock, placing orders, and verifying delivery.
  Direct operation of biomedical equipment by providing demonstrations, supplying information and data, instructing others in the care and use of equipment, and answering all questions.
  Keep biomedical equipment in working order by performing tests, following preventive maintenance guides, repairing and troubleshooting break downs, evaluating service contracts, ordering special services if necessary, and maintaining inventories.
  Prepare reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information.
  Update job skills and knowledge by reading technical journals, taking advantage of educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks.
  Keep patient information confidential.
  Carry out the goals of the organization by exploring opportunities to add significance to job duties, and by accomplishing different and innovative requests.
  Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by fulfilling and recommending procedures, performing safety tests, complying with codes, and guiding and training health care and medical personnel.

Biomedical Technician Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering or technology.
• Electronic repair background.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Will train if good at reassembling things with a desire to learn.
  Good technical skills
  Comfortable in a lab environment
  Documentation and Record keeping skills
  Clinical lab testing
  Analyzing skills
  Ability to maintain confidential information
  Ability to create a safe environment
  Equipment calibration
  Equipment repair
  Infection control
  Sterilization
  Training management
  Conceptual skills
  Multi-tasking skills
  Flexibility

About the organization:

• Health system believes that by attracting the best and brightest medical minds to practice together here, the entire community – both inside and outside of facility walls – benefits immensely. That’s why they are excited to welcome every talented medical professional and promising student who chooses them as the place to share their skills and potential.
• In turn, they offer strong leadership within an organization that boasts a deep-seated mission and a solid bottom line. They offer a workplace full of like-minded professionals who come every day ready to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in healing. They offer a community in the midst of a beautiful setting where the cost of living makes it possible to truly enjoy life outside of work. They offer valuable incentives in the form of affordable tuition, competitive benefits, opportunities for constant learning and much, much more.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering or technology .
• Certified Bio Med Equipment Technician preferred.
• NYS Driver's License

Why is This a Great Opportunity

• Incentives of affordable tuition, competitive benefits, opportunities for learning.
• About the area: Watertown, NY, is located in the northern part of the state, about 70 miles north of Syracuse. It sits near the Black River and is close to the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, making it a gateway to beautiful natural landscapes. The city is part of Jefferson County and serves as a hub for the surrounding rural areas. Its strategic location provides easy access to both outdoor recreation and urban amenities.
• Living in Watertown, NY, offers a charming blend of small-town atmosphere and access to natural beauty. The city features a vibrant downtown with local shops and restaurants, a strong sense of community, and various recreational activities. Residents enjoy proximity to the stunning Thousand Islands region, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, Watertown provides affordable housing, good schools, and a slower pace of life, making it an appealing choice for families and retirees alike.

OOJ - 32246