MH Biomedical Technician II

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II contributes to the success of the business by providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills supported with a positive attitude. Reports to Clinical Engineering Supervisor. Peers include nursing staff radiology technicians respiratory therapists; facility trades personnel laboratory technicians and biomedical engineering team.

� Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures.

� Perform functional testing preventive maintenance calibration and repair of basic to complex biomedical instrumentation throughout the hospital.

� Perform routine scheduled preventive maintenance on a wide variety of basic to complex electronic and electromechanical patient care equipment.

� Scheduled maintenance includes visual and mechanical inspection safety testing performance testing scheduled parts replacement and adjustment and corrective action which includes adjustments calibration and minor repairs.

� Performing inspection and performance verification of new/incoming biomedical instrumentation prior to clinical use.

� Performing corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment as required responding to telephone or direct requests for service from equipment users. Troubleshooting will be to the component level whenever feasible.

� Instructing clinical users in the proper operation safety and routine care of biomedical instrumentation.

� Reporting and/or making recommendations to Director regarding preventive maintenance procedures and schedules operational improvements incident investigations etc.

� Overseeing warranty repairs and contracted services by outside service representatives.

� Requisitioning service parts and spares for corrective maintenance or stock replenishment. Suggesting items for one time or stock purchases. Investigating alternative parts sources for cost savings quality improvement or faster delivery.

� Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in hospital laboratory and research facilities for use by physicians nurses scientists or engineers involved in researching monitoring diagnosing and treating patients.

� Service medical laboratory equipment and have strong troubleshooting communication and computer skills.

� Services various equipment and apparatus such as patient monitors electrocardiographs blood-gas analyzers x-ray units defibrillators electro surgical units anesthesia apparatus pacemakers blood-pressure transducers spiro meters sterilizers diathermy equipment patient care computers and other related technical equipment.

� Uses office automation hardware and software applications and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.

� Maintains documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures. Documents time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.

Management of Time and Resources:

� Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.

� Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.

� Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.

� Is reliable in respect to attendance.

� Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.

� Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

� Is cooperative in interactions treating customers with courtesy respect and compassion.

� Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.

� Responds to requests in a timely manner.

� Handles interruptions in a skillful way.

� Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

� Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer�s satisfaction.

Quality:

� Is part of a team effort to insure quality services.

� Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.

� Produces quality results.

� Continually strives to improve the quality of work.

Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Minimum Education:

� Associates Degree in Biomedical Electronic Technology (and/or requisite industry experience)

Minimum Experience:

� Minimum of 3 years medical equipment service experience

Certification/Licensure:

� AAMI BMET/CRES/CLES certification is highly desirable

Training:

Manufacturer training in specific biomedical equipment modalities highly desirable

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Skills/Abilities:

� Excellent technical knowledge of biomedical equipment preventive and corrective repair standards.

� Ability to analyze troubleshoot and resolve equipment repairs is critical to success in this role.

� Knowledge of computers electrical electronic and mechanical principles required. Ability to explain and demonstrate the correct operation of biomedical equipment