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Hackensack Meridian Health · 1 month ago

Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) - Digital Technology Services

Manahawkin, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$34.65/hr - $34.65/hr

2+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient health and fostering a supportive workplace culture. The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) is responsible for maintaining medical equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting patient safety through proper maintenance and repairs.

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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

Biomedical EngineeringElectromechanical DevicesCustomer ServiceElectronic DevicesMedical Equipment ManagementTechnical SupportInventory ManagementTraining ParticipationRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

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