Biomedical Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.


A biomedical technician, often called a biomedical equipment technician (BMET) or Biomed supports the medical technology used in patient care. Hospitals depend on medical equipment to monitor, diagnose, treat, and support patients. Biomed professionals help make sure that equipment is safe, functional, documented, and ready when clinical teams need it. The role includes preventative maintenance, repairs, testing, documenting and training on equipment function. Applicants with prior experience or skills in electronics, comparable military experience; excellent communication and computer skills are welcome to apply! CBET Certification encouraged but not required.

• Department: Clinical Engineering
• Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, 40-hours a week working Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

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Job Summary:
An entry-level BMET Position. Works under close supervision. Performs skilled work on preventive maintenance, repair, safety testing, and recording functional test data. Usually has less than four years of experience.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: CES Operations Manager

• Supervises: None

• Interrelationships: Co-Workers - Medical Staff - User Groups - Non Clinical Support Staff

1) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Criteria

A) Imparts the philosophy, values, mission and vision of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and facilitates the integration of values in CQI activities.

B) Understands, embraces and practices the principles of CQI.

C) Understand and exemplifies the philosophy and values of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary and the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

D) Provides a personal example of living the principles of continuous quality improvement whereby decision-making is driven by data, and customer-supplier relationships are facilitated both within and outside the system.

E) Performs Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on general and specialty clinical equipment as assigned, but can work independently.

*F) Utilizes the current CMMS System to maintains records of work performed according to Policy and Procedures.

*G) Follows Policy and Procedure related to ordering replacement parts and other purchased service. Is capable of interacting with vendors who provide service.

*H) Provides follow-up communications to equipment users related to repair and maintenance status.

*I) My participate with regular On-Call schedule if appropriate.

*J) Capable of equipment set-up and installation of clinical equipment as assigned.

*K) Participates with In-Service Training provided to equipment users. Also may be required to passing on cross-training of learned skills to other BMET personnel.

* Essential functions of the job

2) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Criteria

A) Imparts the mission, philosophy, values, and vision of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and facilitates the integration of values in CQI activities.

B) Knowledge of practices and procedures, methods, tools and materials used in the use, repair and maintenance of biomedical equipment.

C) Ability to relate to all levels of hospital personnel and supervision.

D) Demonstrates competency related to the use of testing equipment use in maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.

E) Demonstrates competency to use or learn computer applications to include (but not limited to); e-mail systems, word processing, spreadsheets and CMMS systems.

F) Demonstrates competency related to the use of service and repair manuals including understanding of operating instruction, service diagrams, flow charts and schematics.

G) Demonstrates competency related to oral and written communications and utilizes these skills in a professional and respectful manner.

3) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

1. Safety/Fire

2. Blood Borne Pathogen

3. Hazardous Communication

4. TB

5. Department Specific

6. Age Appropriate Care (if appropriate)

C) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

4) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

1. Safety/Fire

2. Blood Borne Pathogen

3. Hazardous Communication

4. TB

5. Department Specific

6. Age Appropriate Care (if appropriate)

5) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) PLANS all work steps to ensure success; considers time, supplies, and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plans and completing duties.

B) CONDUCTS job duties in accordance with departmental service standards.

C) SERVES as a resource to clinical staff.

D) DEMONSTRATES attitude of cooperation and professionalism.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR JOB: AAMI Certification encouraged but not required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0 to 3 years

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal Office Environment, Noise, Exposure to Fumes, Air-borne particles, Hazardous Toxins/Chemicals, Travel as required within the City, Ability to travel with overnight stays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Move objects Less than 50 lbs - 75 lbs, Push/Pull Less than 50 lbs - 75 lbs, Squat/Bend/Kneel, Sit, Reach overhead, Stand, Climb, Walk/move about, Requires use of computer terminals, Requires hearing in normal range, Requires near-visual acuity (including depth perception, color, and field of vision), Requires manual dexterity, Requires motor coordination.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department:
9011000037 Clinical Engineering

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

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