What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Technician II position at Fairview Health Services?
The Biomedical Equipment Technician II or BMET II is responsible for the repair of a variety of electronic and biomedical equipment within the organization. The BMET II performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at the hospital they serve. The BMET II assists users in the proper operation of equipment and assists with the provision of a safe environment for the use of medical equipment. A BMET II maintains a high level of technical expertise and possesses an advanced proficiency to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a full range of clinical devices and systems.
Responsibilities Job Description
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Responds to emergency equipment failures as requested by healthcare operations.
Routinely responds to after-hours on-call duty.
Performs troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment.
Performs scheduled maintenance in accordance with established schedules and protocols.
Investigates and corrects all equipment failures before returning the device to use.
Identifies, requisitions, and receives parts and supplies necessary for repair and maintenance of equipment. Returns any required exchange parts.
Expedites shipment of equipment and parts to ensure department downtime is kept to a reasonable minimum.
Schedule service and manage communication with vendors. Monitor progress while vendor is on site.
Documentation & Communication
Communicates timely and accurately with customers on work completed, equipment status, and advises for potential alternatives in emergencies.
Performs incoming inspections, attach and assign control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
Open and complete work orders in a timely manner.
Maintains records of all maintenance and repairs including contract service work.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
Compliance & Safety
Consistently meets all departmental and organizational performance standards.
Maintains tools and test equipment and keeps work areas clean.
Promotes safety practices and universal precautions in all work and assigned tasks.
Report all safety or near-miss occurrences to management.
Receives and scores new medical equipment according to patient risk.
Recommends and participates in the creation of alternative equipment maintenance procedures.
Assists with Joint Commission surveys and other audits as directed by management.
Training & Teamwork
Pursues educational opportunities for professional and technical skill improvement. May include advanced equipment training as assigned by management.
Maintain high standards pursuant to hospital policies regarding behavior, professional demeanor and dress codes.
Participates in the process of evaluating and improving the quality and efficiency of service delivered by department.
Provides input to decisions on capital expenses and equipment replacement strategies.
Participate in special projects and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required
- Two Year Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Three or more years of biomedical experience or equivalent
Preferred
- Two Year Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Completion of specialized medical device training
- Five years of biomedical experience in a healthcare environment
Additional Requirements:
- Working knowledge of standard computer applications
- Familiarity with regulatory agencies and standards (i.e. CMS, TJC, FDA, OSHA)
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
