Biomedical Equipment Tech

Nemours is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Tech (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

​Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is required to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and verify the performance of complex biomedical equipment with minimal supervision. The individual should be competent in the use of all applicable test equipment and tools required in the performance of these duties. The BMET may serve as technical advisor to the medical and clinical staff in the safe operation and use of clinical equipment. This position also assists in developing specifications for the selection of new clinical equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the organizations core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity. 

• Frequently required to reach pull, and/or employ fine motor skills during installation, servicing and maintenance of medical equipment
• Frequently required to operate tools/machinery that use hand and/or foot controls (e.g drills, saws, electronic test equipment) when servicing medical equipment.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50lbs while working with medical equipment
• Must have the ability to work well with others
• Regular attendance is required
• Good communications skills are required
• May be  required to work non-standard hours when on-call
• Regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to perform in a face paced environment and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) monthly
• Must be able to travel for training opportunities to continue education, and also  drive to remote locations to provide medical repair/pm services.
• Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned 

Performance Skills:

Technical Service – 40%

1. Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on complex and intricate biomedical equipment
2. Repair, install, and calibrate complex and intricate biomedical equipment
3. Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns
4. Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery
5. Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education

Regulatory Compliance – 25%

1. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
2. Adheres to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures
3. Responsible for ensuring all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate

Account Relationship Management – 25%

1. Build and maintain customer relationships
2. Discuss equipment status and functionality with clinicians
3. Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served
4. Provide a positive representation of services by integrating the core values into job performance

Inventory – 10 %

1. Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status
2. Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment
3. Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory
4. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
5. Make recommendations regarding inventory

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a technical/electronic field or equivalent military training required.  Equivalent work experience can be considered in lieu of degree/military training.
• Experience working with biomedical equipment in a Clinical Engineering environment required.