Mass General Brigham · 1 day ago
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.82/hr - $36.90/hr
1+ years expMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing exceptional patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They are seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to install, calibrate, repair, and inspect medical equipment, while solving moderately complex problems in the field and ensuring safety and functionality of medical devices.
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Responsibilities
Following departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) procedures, inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices. Acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entry
Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required. May provide information for the development of testing protocols
Responds to medical equipment problems in clinical areas or research areas; evaluates, troubleshoots and corrects problems up to and including those requiring rule-based trouble-shooting and a moderate level of diagnostic skill and having a moderate to high level of acuity and complexity. Determines the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning medical devices from service and implements accordingly
Performs equipment repairs of substantial difficulty to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices
Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations and upgrades, including software revision updates. 6. Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess operation of medical devices and systems. Notes trends and works with Team Leader to develop and implement solutions to address recurring problems
Instructs clinical and technical staff and other support personnel on the operation, safe use, care and handling, and user maintenance procedures for medical equipment
Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic trouble-shooting and repair of medical equipment
Using a computer database, thoroughly and accurately documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and training activities in a timely manner. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts
Attends and satisfactorily completes training courses on operating, testing, maintaining, and repairing medical devices or systems. Disseminates newly acquired knowledge to team members and department as appropriate. Uses this knowledge to suggest improvements to our procedures and systems for managing and maintaining medical equipment
Using data indicators, intuition, and/or other resources, helps to identify system, safety and quality problems, suggests solutions, and provides information that leads to change in department and on teams
Under supervision of an engineer or department leadership, may assist in investigations of clinical incidents involving medical equipment
Performs on-call function (schedule rotation) providing in-house repairs and assistance as needed
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's (AS) degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent level of education or experience
Must have competence in repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair medical devices and systems
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members and customers at all levels
Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools
Understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles
Preferred
One to two years related experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
10001+ employees
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