What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Technician III position at Lehigh Valley Hospital?

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Summary

Provides advanced levels of equipment and / or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data / network systems, and related technologies.

Job Duties

Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements written preventive maintenance manuals and quality assurance testing procedures for medical equipment.
Reviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.
Leads new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
Obtains quotes through current requisition processes and works with technical specifications related to bids and capital purchases.
Exercises proper judgment in evaluating the extent / source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost–effectively maximize equipment uptime.
Seeks out best value products and labor and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.
Provides in–service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields

Preferred work experience will be considered in lieu of degree

4 years progressive experience performing electronic and / or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both general and specialized biomedical equipment.

Ability to respond to diagnostic ultrasound, portable fluoroscopy, and dye injector service calls.

Ability to respond to service calls in the operating rooms.

Ability to communicate and function independently in a customer–focused service environment and to use computer software–based work order tracking systems to document repair and maintenance services.

Proficiency in performing database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records.

Competence and independence in potential crisis situations while appropriately alerting management.

Flexibility in accommodating customer needs.

Knowledge of state–of–the–art electronic test equipment and simulators.

Proficient in the repair and preventive maintenance of at least eight of the following devices : Anesthesia Machines, Anesthetic Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Savers, Diagnostic Ultrasound, ECMO Console, EEG Equipment, EMR System Interface, Fetal Monitoring System, Hemodialysis Machines, IABPs, Infant Care Equipment, Lab Analyzers, Medical Lasers, Patient Monitoring Systems, Perfusion Console, Pulmonary Function Testers, Portable Fluoroscopy, Sterilizers (steam or plasma), Telemetry Monitoring Systems, Tissue Processors, and Ventilators (adult or infant).

Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self motivated and self disciplined.

Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.

Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)

DL – Driver's License—PA – State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields

CBET – Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician – State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting / standing, frequent keyboard use,

patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer : This position description provides the major duties / responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities.

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