PeaceHealth · 3 weeks ago
Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering
Ketchikan, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.27/hr - $51.38/hr
3+ years expPeaceHealth is seeking a Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering to perform maintenance tasks associated with biomedical equipment. The role involves installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration, and repair of clinical equipment while adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Installs, repairs and calibrates most classes of clinical equipment at the component level
Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections; inspects incoming equipment for compliance with code, standards, and manufacture recommendations; maintains documentation as required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures; and documents time and expense in a timely manner
Assists with detailed purchase specifications for new equipment and in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies
Assists with the administrative responsibilities of the department, including work order control, maintenance history records, preventative maintenance and safety inspection records, purchase requests, and repair parts inventory records
Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the Biomed computerized Maintenance Management System
Contributes to effective and efficient departmental and hospital operation by assisting and providing orientation and training of staff both within the department and in other departments
Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems for assigned biomedical equipment technicians
Oversees the quality control of services provided by outside vendors and maintains necessary documentation regarding the work performed, dates of service and signs off on completion of vendor service requests
Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufactures literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the program
Ensures team members are notified of changes and trained on the details of those changes
Supports and contributes to effective safety and risk management efforts by adhering to established policies and procedures
Maintains a safe environment
Actively ensures accident prevention
Identifies and reports potential liabilities
Maintains appropriate patient/employee confidentiality
May serve as a member or advisor to the hospital’s Risk Management, Safety, and other appropriate committees as required by the supervisor
Conducts in-service classes and individual training for equipment users on subjects such as electrical safety, proper operations and care of equipment
May assist with organizing and validating work efforts of other team members in the department
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree Required: Biomedical Technology
Associate Degree Required: Electronics
Associate Degree Required: Physics
Associate Degree Required: U.S Military Biomedical
Technical Program Required
Minimum of 3 years Required: of experience in biomedical equipment repair
Required: Drivers License
Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stopping, prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs
Must be able to safely operate hand tools, power tools and diagnostic test equipment
Understanding of BioMed's role in the hospital accreditation process and the need to support that process with thorough work order documentation
Excellent analysis/problem solving skills
Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Basic medical terminology related to equipment
Knowledge of bioelectronics and instrumentation
Skilled in using computers with Windows operating system
Ability to navigate multiple software sites simultaneously
Demonstrates cost-effective decision-making skills
Uses office automation hardware and software applications and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced
Basic understanding of project management terms and methods
Detailed oriented with ability to key statistical data accurately
Good knowledge of schematics and ability to work independently on repairs, safety testing and preventive maintenance
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting, operation, repair, swapping of spare equipment and obtaining vendor support as needed on Critical Care, Emergency, Family Birth Center, Surgery and Telemetry monitoring systems
Working knowledge of infection control concepts, internal/external disaster plans and risk management concepts
Demonstrated knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations
Preferred
Associate Degree Preferred: Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
Preferred: Solid experience in at least 1 maintenance management system and parts ordering system
Preferred: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Benefits
Full medical/dental/vision coverage
403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
Paid time off
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Wellness benefits
Expanded EAP and mental health program
Company
PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system serving both urban and rural communities.
10001+ employees
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