What are the responsibilities and job description for the BioMed Equipment Specialist - Full-Time - DAY shift position at VCU Health System?
The BioMed Equipment Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on one or more specific types of complex biomedical equipment by performing a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment in a specialty area.
This position coordinates special projects and performs specialized technical tasks under limited supervision on sophisticated clinical devices and systems.
This position also maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and the Biomedical Technology Services Program.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with at least two years directed towards the specialty area. Experience PREFERRED: Proficient in all skills required for a BMET I and BMET II (see BMET I & BMET II Job Description). One of the following Certifications highly preferred.CBET: Certified Biomedical Equipment TechnicianCLES: Certified Laboratory Equipment SpecialistBIET: Certified Imaging BMET Education/training REQUIRED: Training and Demonstrated Competency in at least two complex specialty areas or pieces of equipment. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Respiratory (Ventilators, etc.), Surgical Services (Anesthesia units, surgical Lights, surgical tables, etc.), Dialysis, Medical Device Networking, Ultrasound, Portable Imaging Equipment, Lasers, Sterilization and High level Disinfection Education/training PREFERRED: Associate’s degree or Military equivalent in biomedical equipment technology or electronics highly preferred. Independent action(s) required: Serves as a resource and provides assistance to other staff in areas concerning specialty, including providing training and instruction to others on specialty equipment. Provides instruction to equipment users on electrical safety, safe operation, and care of equipment. Provides alternate solutions for critical issues to higher level for approval prior to implementation. Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures. Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment in specialty area and is familiar with most classes of clinical equipment. Performs planned maintenance. Makes decisions on the majority of complex issues that are broad based, using general policy guidelines. Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Oversee staff in the absence of supervisor. Additional position requirements: On call Rotation and occasional weekend, shift rotations as work demands. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
This position coordinates special projects and performs specialized technical tasks under limited supervision on sophisticated clinical devices and systems.
This position also maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and the Biomedical Technology Services Program.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with at least two years directed towards the specialty area. Experience PREFERRED: Proficient in all skills required for a BMET I and BMET II (see BMET I & BMET II Job Description). One of the following Certifications highly preferred.CBET: Certified Biomedical Equipment TechnicianCLES: Certified Laboratory Equipment SpecialistBIET: Certified Imaging BMET Education/training REQUIRED: Training and Demonstrated Competency in at least two complex specialty areas or pieces of equipment. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Respiratory (Ventilators, etc.), Surgical Services (Anesthesia units, surgical Lights, surgical tables, etc.), Dialysis, Medical Device Networking, Ultrasound, Portable Imaging Equipment, Lasers, Sterilization and High level Disinfection Education/training PREFERRED: Associate’s degree or Military equivalent in biomedical equipment technology or electronics highly preferred. Independent action(s) required: Serves as a resource and provides assistance to other staff in areas concerning specialty, including providing training and instruction to others on specialty equipment. Provides instruction to equipment users on electrical safety, safe operation, and care of equipment. Provides alternate solutions for critical issues to higher level for approval prior to implementation. Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures. Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment in specialty area and is familiar with most classes of clinical equipment. Performs planned maintenance. Makes decisions on the majority of complex issues that are broad based, using general policy guidelines. Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Oversee staff in the absence of supervisor. Additional position requirements: On call Rotation and occasional weekend, shift rotations as work demands. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
