Biomedical Equipment Technician

Provide technical knowledge and the ability to test, repair and maintain medical devices. Equipment includes electronic test equipment and various types of medical equipment. Testing will be done in various facilities and will involve staff interaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining biomedical equipment (establishing, adjusting, calibrating, testing)
• Conducting tests; ensuring compliance to codes; following manufacturer’s instructions; trouble-shooting and repairing; calling for special service; maintaining equipment inventories; completing test records; equipment sterilization
• Adjusting; calibrating; testing and documenting equipment performance
• Writing, reviewing and executing test procedures; documenting test results (records)
• Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory; anticipating needs; managing orders
• Maintains client/patient/company confidentiality; HIPAA compliance
• Completing employee training requirements
• Maintain a safe and organized production/test lab

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze information from a variety of sources
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills using MS applications; Word, Excel, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens

Education and Experience:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (Electronic Engineering Technology or Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent) or equivalent training required (e.g. military).
• 12 months previous experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment preferred, but not required

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel for work assignments. Travel can consist of a day trip or may be up to a week or longer. Work is generally in Oregon/Washington but is not limited to these areas
• Must be able to work independently and exercise excellent communication via phone and email during travel assignments
• This position includes a company vehicle for daily transportation and travel assignments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85 - $43.27 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road