Atrium Health Navicent · 17 hours ago
Biomedical Equipment Technician Lead - Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center FT
Macon, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$38.20/hr - $57.30/hr
5+ years expAtrium Health Navicent is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician Lead. The role involves overseeing and performing advanced maintenance and repairs on medical equipment to ensure safe and effective performance.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assigns scheduled and unscheduled work requests to BMET 1’s, BMET 2’s, and BMET 3’s. Verifies reported equipment problems with end users and makes determinations as to who is best capable of resolving the problem, assigning the work to an in-house service technician, a CE equipment specialist, or an outside equipment service vendor
Analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs and services complex diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques
Assists outside vendors in their delivery of repair services, monitors completion of repairs, and audits their service report to ensure proper documentation and to verify charges
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and safety testing on clinical equipment items, devices and systems as assigned (owned, leased, or rented), using specialized test equipment, tools, simulation devices and phantoms. Documents all actions and test results according to department policy, using computerized maintenance management software programs
Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to non-Imaging equipment
Reviews the outcome of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department management staff concerning the need to make changes to the PM schedule frequency, procedures and/or data documentation forms
Performs rounding throughout facility and interacts with clinical staff to proactively to ensure customer's needs are being met and address questions and safety issues
Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc. performed on all equipment by self or a vendor
Assists with projects, as assigned, related to refurbishment, relocation or modification of medical equipment, devices, instruments, and systems
Attends routine and special meetings when Site Supervisor is unable to attend, including the Safety Committee and the New Equipment Acquisition Committee if applicable
Assists with all projects, as assigned, related to the acquisition, installation, refurbishment, or relocation of medical equipment, devices, instruments, and systems. Instructs BMET 3’s, BMET 2’s, BMET 1’s, and Electronic Technicians in the safe use, application, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair techniques on all types of clinical equipment technologies, devices, instruments, and systems
Attends manufacturer or other technical service training schools and seminars, as assigned. Maintains current knowledge of the clinical application of equipment, devices, instruments, and systems so as to be able to ascertain whether or not such equipment is operating in a safe and effective manner
Performs rounds in assigned areas to make assessments as to how the covered equipment is being utilized, and to answer any operational questions from equipment users. Keeps equipment users informed as to the status of repairs
Responds to stat requests from equipment users to determine the extent of reported problems and makes the determination as to who is best capable of resolving the suspected problem, using in-house CE resources or outside vendor service sources. Assists with and/or delivers in-service education sessions to equipment users in assigned clinical units, all shifts
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in working on a wide diversity of medical equipment and systems
Ability to work under the stressful environment created when clinical equipment users (physicians, nurses) mandate that their equipment be repaired in minimal time frames
Ability to work with extremely high voltage and with complex electronic circuitry
Exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and air borne contaminants possible
Ability to assume responsibility for on-call pager response and to report to work as assigned at multiple Advocate facilities
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance
For lifts over 35 lbs. lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other team member when available
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Atrium Health Navicent
Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. We’re proud to be part of Advocate Health.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Wilde
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Chief Financial Officer
Kim Shrewsbury CPA MBA FHFMA
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
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