Physical Therapy at St. Luke's · 2 months ago
Biomedical Equipment Technician II, Full Time, First Shift, Allentown Campus
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSt. Luke's is dedicated to providing excellent care and improving access to healthcare in the communities it serves. The Biomedical Equipment Technician II is responsible for the repair, testing, and calibration of clinical equipment, ensuring that medical devices function correctly and safely across the network.
Health CareHospitalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment, which may include specialized equipment to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network
Repairs defective medical equipment, which may include specialized equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network. Will be required to oversee manufacturer or third party vendors. Will also help with other equipment / devices that the Department supports
Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas as assigned
Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions
Maintains accurate records for all work performed. Entry and or paperwork should be completed on a timely basis
Participates in staff in-service educational programs
Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required
Provides technical consultation to other department personnel
Performs evaluation of equipment failures to identify trends, design and/or use problems
Performs authorized equipment modifications, design and fabrication of specialized devices
Performs installations of clinical equipment and other technical devices
Provides the highest level of clinical equipment support with the resources available
Minimizes turn-around time on down equipment
Completes repairs at the minimum possible cost to the institution while maintaining the highest level of patient care and quality
Assures applicable clinical equipment and product recall actions are completed as required
Read, review and understand items related to the Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
Provides on-call support for clinical equipment
Will be assigned certain project work
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code
Check equipment and record documentation to meet or exceed TJC, CAP, NEC, NFPA 99 or other regulatory organization requirements
Other polices as described in Administrative Policies and Procedures, such as Emergency Management
Will be asked to provide services or support for emergencies that may arise or other overtime work as the need arises
Will support the department and users by providing technical assistance and in-services based on applications, device limitation, hospital policies and procedures, manufacturer recommendations and best practices
If any service or other schools are attended, will provide an in-service to the department or other departments as required
Will be required to be on-call and to drive to various Network locations
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to drive to various Network locations
Mechanical and electrical knowledge
Knowledge of electronic theory, technology and test equipment
Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams and other technical information
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment
Knowledge of current regulatory requirements
Knowledge of specialty through attendance of seminars, journal reading and maintaining communications with other service providers
Knowledge of computers, servers, networks and Windows operating systems
Associate's, bachelor's degree or military equivalent program in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics, Electronic Technology or other related field with a minimum of two years' experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment
Company
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's is a patient-oriented rehabilitation practice that emphasizes education, healing, and exceeds expectations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase