JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 1 month ago
BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I (BMET I) - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming healthcare and supporting its community. The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) is responsible for maintaining medical equipment readiness, performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards to improve 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 compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH, etc.)
Educates oneself in the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices
Reviews technical manuals for understanding of product specifications and safety
Maintains comprehensive records of all maintenance and repair activities, documenting each action thoroughly
Troubleshoots medical device networks and reports findings/issues to leader
Maintains inventory of 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
Transports and sources couriers devices, 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 minor repairs on devices as directed
Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to the equipment and machines with which you work
Attends on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays
Travels to all Hackensack Meridian Health locations (hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc.) 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
AS degree in Electronics or AS degree in Biomedical Engineering or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with minimum of 2 years full time experience working on electronics equipment
Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices
Demonstrates basic functions of customer service and support of electronic/mechanical devices
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 knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare
Perform duties with some supervision
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 in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering
Full time experience working in Biomedical Engineering
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
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.
Funding
Current Stage
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