What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Technician I (GA) position at BioBridge Global?
QualTex Laboratories is an FDA-registered and CLIA-certified organization that provides state-of-the-art, high volume capacity donor screening and biological testing services. It is one of the largest independent, nonprofit testing laboratories in the United States and has locations in San Antonio and Atlanta
Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician I (GA) Revision: 0000
Schedule: Tues-Fri 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional on-call events
Job Code: 702500 Shift: FLSA: OT Eligible Hybrid? N Dept.: Lab Support GA Business Unit: QualTex ‐ GA CPF Level: P3 General Summary
This is an entry level Biomed position requiring Technologist II experience at a minimum. This position will be trained by external vendors and the more Senior BioMed technicians how to maintain and repair laboratory equipment. The candidate will maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
Competently perform all assigned departmental duties. May include specialized support in the Biomed area that includes:
Work closely with the laboratory staff.
Respect for co ‐ workers and management staff. Positive work attitude.
Performs skilled work on preventive maintenance, repair, safety testing, and recording functional test data. Perform computer data entry.
Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Learn how to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Excellent customer service [for both internal and external customers].
Commit to and embrace the mission, vision, and core values of BioBridge Global and its Subsidiaries. Attend trainings to provide on ‐ site service of equipment.
Assure timely troubleshooting and resolution associated with equipment repair. Assist in routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Assist in correspondence, reports, and records as needed. Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work relative to the field of assignment.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid United States Driver’s License
Prefer Certified Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist, (MLT/MLS), (ASCP)
Experience
Requires three years or more of laboratory experience (testing samples).
Requires one or more years of related experience in FDA regulated setting for drug, device, or biologic product development/manufacturing.
Requires one year experience as a Biomedical Engineering Tech/technician (BMET). Requires parts inventory management experience.
Prefer experience with environmental monitoring/control equipment.
Knowledge
Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must acquire a working knowledge of quality, basic troubleshooting, and laboratory systems.
Skills
Must have strong customer service skills.
Must have the capability to be a self ‐ motivated and self ‐ managed individual.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be able to print and write legibly.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions. Must maintain competency in specialty skills.
Must become familiar with equipment management system (Up ‐ Keep)
Must be able to troubleshoot basic equipment successfully within the first year of employment
Abilities
Must be a self ‐ starter and self ‐ directed worker. Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to perform multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must be able to work with interruptions, meet deadlines, and perform accurate work and/or reports. Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self ‐ motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and can work independently.
Must perform well in repetitive work situations.
Working Environment
Works in a well ‐ lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department. May require work with laboratory and robotic instrumentation.
May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment.
May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face. Will work extended hours during peak periods.
May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend, to include being on ‐ call. Ability to use personal motor vehicle for company business required.
Occupational Exposure Assignment ‐ Category I
Physical Requirements
Must be able to travel to remote sites 10 ‐ 25% of time at work. Must be able to drive on behalf of the organization.
Will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours.
Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye ‐ hand coordination.
Required to carry up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.
We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!
All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:
Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician I (GA) Revision: 0000
Schedule: Tues-Fri 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional on-call events
Job Code: 702500 Shift: FLSA: OT Eligible Hybrid? N Dept.: Lab Support GA Business Unit: QualTex ‐ GA CPF Level: P3 General Summary
This is an entry level Biomed position requiring Technologist II experience at a minimum. This position will be trained by external vendors and the more Senior BioMed technicians how to maintain and repair laboratory equipment. The candidate will maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
Competently perform all assigned departmental duties. May include specialized support in the Biomed area that includes:
- Attend advanced vendor training to assist in daily operations.
- Evaluate reports in an accurate and timely manner; recognize and resolve unusual problems.
- Operate equipment utilizing established protocols and within quality control limits.
- Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, and records as needed.
- Perform computer data entry.
- Positive work attitude.
- Respect for co ‐ workers and management staff.
- Excellent customer service [for both internal and external customer]
- Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Continuous improvement.
- Participate in continuing education and attend meetings as required.
- Work closely with the laboratory services and laboratory support staff.
Work closely with the laboratory staff.
Respect for co ‐ workers and management staff. Positive work attitude.
Performs skilled work on preventive maintenance, repair, safety testing, and recording functional test data. Perform computer data entry.
Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Learn how to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Excellent customer service [for both internal and external customers].
Commit to and embrace the mission, vision, and core values of BioBridge Global and its Subsidiaries. Attend trainings to provide on ‐ site service of equipment.
Assure timely troubleshooting and resolution associated with equipment repair. Assist in routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Assist in correspondence, reports, and records as needed. Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work relative to the field of assignment.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid United States Driver’s License
Prefer Certified Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist, (MLT/MLS), (ASCP)
Experience
Requires three years or more of laboratory experience (testing samples).
Requires one or more years of related experience in FDA regulated setting for drug, device, or biologic product development/manufacturing.
Requires one year experience as a Biomedical Engineering Tech/technician (BMET). Requires parts inventory management experience.
Prefer experience with environmental monitoring/control equipment.
Knowledge
Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must acquire a working knowledge of quality, basic troubleshooting, and laboratory systems.
Skills
Must have strong customer service skills.
Must have the capability to be a self ‐ motivated and self ‐ managed individual.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel. Must be able to print and write legibly.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions. Must maintain competency in specialty skills.
Must become familiar with equipment management system (Up ‐ Keep)
Must be able to troubleshoot basic equipment successfully within the first year of employment
Abilities
Must be a self ‐ starter and self ‐ directed worker. Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to perform multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must be able to work with interruptions, meet deadlines, and perform accurate work and/or reports. Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self ‐ motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and can work independently.
Must perform well in repetitive work situations.
Working Environment
Works in a well ‐ lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department. May require work with laboratory and robotic instrumentation.
May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment.
May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face. Will work extended hours during peak periods.
May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend, to include being on ‐ call. Ability to use personal motor vehicle for company business required.
Occupational Exposure Assignment ‐ Category I
Physical Requirements
Must be able to travel to remote sites 10 ‐ 25% of time at work. Must be able to drive on behalf of the organization.
Will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours.
Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye ‐ hand coordination.
Required to carry up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.
We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!
All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:
- Competitive salary
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
- 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 100% Employer Paid AD&D
- Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Shift Differentials
- Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances
- Incentive Compensation Plan
- Voluntary Dental Coverage
- Educational Assistance Program
- Voluntary Vision
