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UCSF Health · 1 day ago

Biomedical Equipment Technician

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

UCSF Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to innovative patient care and advanced technology. They are seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician who will perform installation, maintenance, and repair of clinical equipment, ensuring proper operation and safety. This role involves supporting preventive maintenance programs and assisting departments with equipment issues.

BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Under direction and supervision, incumbent performs a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment including life support equipment

Incumbent performs scheduled maintenance on clinical equipment using specialized test equipment, assists in the support of a systematic preventive maintenance program of biomedical instrumentation, and documents the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required

Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level serve as a resource to UCSF Healthcare and Academic Research System employees in the proper operation and maintenance of clinical and/or laboratory equipment

They notify user departments regarding status of repairs, assist departments in obtaining loaner or replacement equipment and works with departments to ensure that all incoming clinical equipment is inspected per department policy

Report all patient safety issues to supervisor or manager and assist with correction of issue as required

Assist in identifying and recommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues

Conducts evaluations of equipment as required and participates in Device Incident Investigation process and provide follow up to management

Qualification

Electronic circuitryElectronics troubleshootingBiomedical instrumentationMaintenance skillsPhysiology knowledgeRecord keepingEmail proficiencyDatabase managementSpreadsheet applicationsWord processingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Min three years related experience to acquire competency in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a medical center environment or an equivalent combination of work experience and education

Knowledge in electronic circuitry

Knowledge in electronics troubleshooting

Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation

Maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair

Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components

A working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology

Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral communications

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public

A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary

Ability to function in a sterile environment if necessary

Ability to keep accurate records