JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 1 month ago
BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (BMET) II - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Brick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.65/hr - $34.65/hr
2+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving healthcare and supporting its community. The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) II is responsible for maintaining medical equipment readiness, performing maintenance and repairs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Tests and calibrates medical devices (preventive maintenance)
Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance)
Installs and inspects new trial and/or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection)
Ensures manufactured software, parts and/or devices for use in patient care are safe and meet standards
Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH, and etc.)
Manages medical software/hardware systems (i.e. PACS Administrator, Integration Specialist, Alarm Management, RTLS Systems, etc.)
Educates oneself on the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices
Reviews technical manuals for product specifications and safety
Documents all maintenance and repairs and maintains records of maintenance activities
Troubleshoots medical device networks to ensure operational effectiveness
Maintains inventory for repair parts, supplies, and technical resources
Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using HMH ERP system(s)
Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance
Documents and refers devices not conforming to specification for repair to biomedical engineering leader(s) for assignment
Transports and sources couriers, maintained by Biomedical Engineering, between Biomedical Engineering and the device owner site/location/department for maintenance, or supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed
Performs repairs on devices as directed
Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, new features and versions related to the equipment and machines used
Attends on the job training as well as offsites and/or out of state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays
Travels to other Hackensack Meridian Health locations (hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc). as needed
Participates in on-calls as directed by BMET Supervisor and Biomedical Engineering Director as needed
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day
Qualification
Required
BS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 1 year fulltime BMET work experience, or AS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 2 years fulltime BMET work experience, or Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years fulltime BMET work experience, or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 4 years full-time BMET work experience
Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices
Demonstrates a basic understanding and can communicate the use of basic/common patient care medical devices
Demonstrates ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation used to support devices
Demonstrates understanding of computerized maintenance management systems
Demonstrates ability to access public FDA 510k information about patient care medical devices
Demonstrates knowledge of device recalls and their purpose
Demonstrates understanding and supports customer service principles
Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.)
Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays
Demonstrates basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Demonstrates knowledge of various types of patient care medical equipment along with associated risks
Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care medical equipment, radiographic equipment, laboratory equipment, and network equipment
Demonstrates basic terminology used in project management
Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare
Performs duties with little supervision or as needed
BMET technicians have experience in a wide-range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in the delivery of healthcare
Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Preferred
AS Degree, or higher, with 2 years full time experience working in Biomedical Engineering
Possess various current OEM certifications for the support and maintenance of patient care medical devices
Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, NJDOH, and etc. standards
Experience in a hospital environment or medical equipment manufacturer with experience working on patient care equipment
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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