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Ochsner Health · 4 hours ago

Biomedical Engineering Technician

positionLafayette, LA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Ochsner Health is a dedicated healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating in patient care. They are seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician responsible for conducting safety inspections, routine equipment testing, and performing maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment while supporting clinical staff with technical issues.

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Responsibilities

Performs basic repairs and maintenance on biomedical equipment
Completes scheduled preventive maintenance tasks
Follows safety procedures and uses good judgment to prioritize work
Maintains service records, logs, and documentation
Ensures equipment meets safety and performance standards
Calibrates and tests equipment according to department guidelines
Identifies and report equipment issues or safety risks
Assists with departmental projects and other duties as needed
May repair non-biomedical equipment as assigned
Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Biomedical equipment repairElectrical systems repairPreventive maintenanceHVAC systems knowledgeMedical gas systems knowledgeHuman relationsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsWork independently

Required

Associate degree in electronics from an accredited college or university or received their ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) in the Armed Services
Current Driver's License
Familiarity with and skills to repair electrical systems, HVAC systems, nurse call systems, fire alarm systems, television systems, medical gas systems, IS systems and equipment, medical equipment, and other equipment/systems as needed
Ability to and experience working with little or no supervision and exercising good judgment in handling difficult situations
Excellent human relations skills in order to remain calm and bring reassurance to situations in which important technical systems may have failed
Knowledge of carpentry, painting, and plumbing
Good organizational skills
Good time management skills and self directed
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities
Ability to work flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, on call rotation, etc

Preferred

2 years experience in health care

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
dateFounded in 1942
location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ochsner.org/

H1B Sponsorship

Ochsner Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.6M
Key Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
2018-10-04Grant· $1.6M

Leadership Team

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Beth Walker
CEO
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Kim Ellender
Chief Executive Officer - St. Bernard Parish Hospital
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