What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Biomedical Service Technician position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment: SH Clinical EngineeringPosition Type: Full TimeStart Time: 8:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!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.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:Associate of Sciences degree required, Military Electronics Certification training may be substituted in lieu of an Associate's Degree.1 year of electronics or biomed experience preferred.Ongoing certification within area of expertise after hire and w/in 2 years of hire date depending on area of responsibilities.CCNA, Network preferredOEM certifications on life safety equipment if maintaining or training is preferred.A copy of driver's license will be kept for departmental competency records and updated annually. Must maintain a clean driving record, pass background for Motor Vehicle Record checks. If a hospital vehicle is not available, personal vehicles may be used in accordance with hospital policy. All mileage on personal vehicles reimbursed per hospital policy. A reasonable accommodation can be approved through department leadership.Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, routing, applied electronics, circuit analysis troubleshooting, strong mechanical ability, organizational skills, and excellent customer services skills.Experienced with a variety of electronic and diagnostic test equipment.Possesses the necessary skills and technical training to perform job duties as assigned.Must be capable of heavy physical work, including lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling for long periods of time.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
