Job Type
Part-time
Description
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Biomed Support Technician to join our team in Kankakee, IL. The Biomedical Department is responsible for medical equipment maintenance and repair, as well as recording proper documentation of equipment service to ensure hospital equipment is safe for use on patients. This role requires excellent organization skills and attention to detail. The Biomed Support Technician will assist the Biomed Department with equipment location, paperwork, department organization, and minor repairs / maintenance of non-life support equipment. Capability to keep current on multiple tasks / projects is key as daily operations are dynamic and change rapidly based on hospital need. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope / duties / licensure.
Essential Duties
Equipment Location
- Assists Biomed Department with finding medical devices in need of repair / maintenance, devices affected by medical device recalls, and finding mobile medical equipment in need of Bluetooth location tracking
- Assists Biomed Department with maintaining an accurate inventory of medical equipment for our hospital and clinic locations in the healthcare system
Paperwork
Receives work order notes from Biomed Technicians, and completes work order paperwork in a timely fashionAssists Biomed Manager with parts ordering, medical device recall communications, and inventory trackingDepartment Organization
Works with Biomed Department to organize parts / equipment storage / keeping department orderlyMedical device repairResponsible for repairs on minor, non-life support, medical equipment as needed, such as vitals signs monitors, BP cuffs / stands, scales, IV pumps, etc.Non-essential Duties
Participate in staff meetings as a minutes keeper / scribe.Requirements
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in a hospital / healthcare setting is preferred, but not requiredInterpersonal communication skills with Biomed Manager and Technicians through spoken word, email, or instant messageBasic knowledge of mechanical and electrical parts is a plus, but not preferred. Biomed Department can teach the candidate basic medical devices if neededRequired Licensure / Education
NonePreferred Education
High school diploma / GEDEmployee Health Requirements
Exposure / Sensory Requirements :
Exposure to :Chemicals : General cleaning solvents, dependent on equipment being serviced.Video Display Terminals : AverageBlood and Body Fluids : Techs work on suction equipment, lab, urinalysis equipment, blood gas, centrifuges, and co-oximeters.TB or Airborne Pathogens : Techs may have to enter rooms of patients to assist nurse with equipment problems.Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :
Speech : Required to communicate during presentations / training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communication with staff.Vision : Needed to read memos and literature, read information to input into computer and check computer screen for accuracy.Smell : Helpful to note presence of electrical / fire safety.Hearing : Needed for telephone communication, meetings, alarms and listening to visitor / employee concerns.Touch : Needed to write, computer entry, filing.Activity / Lifting Requirements :
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :
Sit : 50%Twist : 0%Stand : 25%Crawl : 0%Walk : 23%Kneel : 2%Lift : 2%Drive : 0%Squat : 1%Climb : 0%Bend : 1%Reach above shoulders : 3%The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :
Up to 10 lbs : FrequentlyUp to 20 lbs : FrequentlyUp to 35 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 50 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 75 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 100 lbs : OccasionallyOver 100 lbs : OccasionallyDescribe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) : Assembly and disassembly of equipment, removal of equipment from wall mount or cabinetry for repair-5' waist to shoulder height. Lift and / or carry equipment for repair, lift equipment to and from cart, install new equipment and carry tools to and from repair site, 5-10' waist to above shoulder height.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :
Sit : 180Twist : 5Stand : 180Crawl : 5Walk : 15Kneel : 15Lift : 5Drive : 0Squat : 5Climb : 5Bend : 5Reach above shoulders : 5Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.Pushing &pulling Normal weight : up to 200# occasionallyFine Manipulation : Working with electronic components.Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control : If working on equipment that has foot controls, they must be tested for proper operation.Environmental Factors & Special Hazards :
Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :Inside hours : 8Outside hours : 0Temperature : Normal RangeLighting : AverageNoise levels : AverageHumidity : Normal RangeAtmosphere : Fumes, Odors, Dust, GasSpecial Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation, Other - When working on electrical / electronic components, they may overheat, exposing to mechanical or electrical failure. Working on x-ray equipment for exposure to radiation and chemical exposure.Protective Clothing Required : Eyeglasses, gloves and masks provided.Salary Description
17.31 / hr - $20.29 / hr
Salary : $17 - $20
