What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Biomedical Service Technician position at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics?
Location Site : Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department : SH Clinical Engineering
Position Type : Full Time
Start Time : 8 : 00
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Your Role With Us :
The Biomedical Service Technicians provide intermediate to advanced experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation, and support systems used in healthcare delivery.
Core Functions :
- Performs incoming inspections of all medical equipment and / or imaging / radiographic devices, items entering the Salem Health system including new, leased, loaned, rented, and physician- or patient-owned.
- Performs and documents preventive maintenance inspections on assigned equipment to include physical, functional, calibration, and any safety checks required by the vendor, manufacturer, regulatory, and / or Salem Health standards.
- Documents all operator-induced equipment problems and follow-up corrective activity on corresponding work order; Instructs individuals and groups of equipment users on proper and safe use of equipment on informal, ad hoc basis.
- Schedules formal in-service training programs, coordinates, and attends vendor training; provides follow-up to vendor training; Researches, develops, and teaches operator training programs as required.
- Recommends or establishes inventory of replacement parts and accessories for clinical equipment; Collects information on lifecycle of medical equipment / systems and makes recommendations on replacement.
- Participates in projects or leads portions of projects providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and / or coordination between Technicians to deliver project objectives.
- Travels between clinics, West Valley Hospital, and main hospital campus; Occasionally transports equipment between facilities for repair at Salem Health main campus and subsequent return to the offsite location.
- Participates in the selection and installation of new clinical equipment / systems; Provides on the job training for fellow Technicians and contract personnel as necessary.
- Evaluates and recommends modifications to clinical equipment maintenance per The Joint Commission guidelines and Hospital Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) program.
Total Rewards Offerings :
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Background / Expertise :
CCNA, Network preferred
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
