Biomedical Equipment Technician

FLSA Status

Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of both mechanical and electronic medical equipment
• Ensures safety as related to medical equipment and its use to include; acceptance inspection for new equipment, safety inspections from borrowed and/or rental equipment, scheduled safety and operational inspection of current inventory, following appropriate sterile procedures
• Conducts in-service education/information sessions with clinical and support staff
• Responsible for documenting work activity both in equipment maintenance software and on appropriate forms when required, in a timely manner
• Responsible for the management of equipment within "core" group of equipment as well as any assigned equipment to include scheduled preventative maintenance, repair and in-service needs when identified; this includes meeting department thresholds for equipment PM completion
• Evaluates new products/equipment; makes recommendations/reports same
• Responsible for the proper operation and safety of all patient related equipment
• Is involved with project assignments and can successfully prioritize tasks in consideration of deadlines assigned
• Will frequently be assigned activities overseen by management or BMET IIIs
• Maintains a working knowledge of biomedical engineering network systems to include but not limited to: Infant and adult security network, infusion pump maintenance network and reporting, electronic medical record middleware, RFID systems, and patient monitoring networks
• Assists with medical device network security controls and audits
• Works with Information Security Officer to understand HIPAA and ePHI requirements and ensures compliance for Biomedical Engineering staff

Job Requirements

• Completion of an Associate or Vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related technology field
• AAMI certification preferred
• Relevant information technology certifications/training preferred (e.g. A+/Net+, MCSE/MCSA, CCNA/CCDP/CCIE, CNE, PMI/PMP, CCSA, etc.)
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational and certification requirements; current BMET/HETM students with one year of job-related experience in a healthcare environment or BMET/HETM students in last semester of completion may also be considered
• Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic circuits and related information
• Basic knowledge/understanding of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge/understanding of pneumatics and plumbing
• Effectively communicate with written and oral skills to clinical hospital staff, departmental personnel and vendors
• Utilize Microsoft office applications for communications and educational presentations
• Maintain an orderly and efficient work space contained within your assigned area
• Knowledge of physical sciences as it applies to the area of medical instrumentation and devices
• Maintain knowledge and commitment toward job specific measured competencies