Biomedical Equipment Technician II
On-siteWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Read and interpret medical equipment operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic devices down to the component level. Operate test equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and safety analyzers to inspect, repair, and replace components in physiologic monitors, infusion devices, defibrillators, and general patient care devices. Perform spot and routine safety and performance checks while maintaining compliance with ISS Service Reporting System policies and workplace safety standards. Within an appropriate interval, assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities. This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in confined spaces and lift up to 60 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- Must be experienced in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining medical devices
- having worked for at least two years in an in-house BMET program in a health institution or with a clinical engineering program or five years with a medical device manufacturer
- Educational background should include the completion of a two-year associate degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, or military/ non-military equivalent
- Must be able to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic devices down to the component level
- Must be experienced with inventory and ordering procedures commonly associated with repair and maintenance of electronic, electric and electro-mechanical equipment
- Must work with a minimum of supervision
- Must be familiar with the inspection and maintenance of most medical equipment commonly found in health care institutions
- Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively with hospital staff, vendors, manufacturers, and corporate staff
- Must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license
- Must have exceeded all the requirements for BMET, Entry Level
- Maintains knowledge of the clinical purpose, proper operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and risks associated with use, of medical devices for which the technician has maintenance responsibilities
- Troubleshoots equipment problems to component level
- Demonstrates proper and effective use of test equipment, input simulators, and hand tools
- Interprets schematic drawings and performs basic circuit analysis
- Demonstrates effective equipment assembly/disassembly, and component replacement skills
- Interacts in a professional manner with all client staff, patients, and co-workers
- Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with ISS Service Reporting System policies and procedures
- Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with corporate, and client mandated policies regarding workplace safety issues (infection control, fire safety, hazard communications, etc.)
- Must be able to access and work in confined spaces with little or no assistance
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to chest height unassisted and 60 lbs. assisted
- Must be willing and able to work with potentially harmful/irritating chemicals
- Must be able to travel as necessary to perform the technical tasks
- Within an appropriate interval, should be prepared to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
- AAMI Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician is recommended
- Familiarity with TJC Environment of Care standards for medical equipment management
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