Biomedical Engineer

BioMedical Engineer

A National Leader in Medical Research and Health Care…

The Community - Durham, NC

Set in North Carolina's Piedmont region, Durham is best known as part of the North Carolina Research Triangle. A national leader in medical research and health care, especially at Research Triangle Park, Durham also houses academic powerhouse Duke University, landing it a spot on Livability's Top 10 College Towns. Durham is also home to art museums, a strong music culture, historic districts, and abundant parks and waterways. The redevelopment of mills, warehouses and factories is part of an urban redevelopment facilitating an influx of both businesses and residents.

Durham VA Medical Center

Since 1953, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your healthcare needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 200,000 Veterans living in a 27-county area of central and eastern North Carolina.

Requirements (Duties include but are not limited)

• Repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment and instrumentation
• Inspect and install medical and related technical equipment such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical equipment
• Effectively utilize test equipment to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on medical equipment.
• Produce and provide accurate and concise documentation of services in accordance to Joint Commission regulations.

Qualifications

• Education or Experience equivalent to military training and/ or AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics training, Information Technology training (with respect to Networked Medical Devices).
• Experience in a broad range of medical technologies, lab experience or familiarity preferred.
• CBET, CRES, CLET, Net+ Certifications preferred.
• Thorough understanding of appropriate regulations as they are applied in the clinical setting and to a Medical Equipment Management Program.
• Ability to effectively utilize test equipment to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on medical equipment and healthcare information systems.
• Ability to keep accurate and concise documentation of services in accordance to Joint Commission regulations.
• Depth of knowledge of medical device technology to provide consultative advice to Lead and Chief of section on equipment as well as provide end user training to clinical staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers technical needs.