Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $39.85 – $59.82. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks associated with the installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment with general supervisory oversight. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures related to maintenance delivery and documentation. Subject matter expert on some Biomed systems.

• Installs, repairs and calibrates most classes of clinical equipment at the component level. Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections; inspects incoming equipment for compliance with code, standards, and manufacture recommendations; maintains documentation as required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures; and documents time and expense in a timely manner.
• Assists with detailed purchase specifications for new equipment and in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Assists with the administrative responsibilities of the department, including work order control, maintenance history records, preventative maintenance and safety inspection records, purchase requests, and repair parts inventory records. Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the Biomed computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Contributes to effective and efficient departmental and hospital operation by assisting and providing orientation and training of staff both within the department and in other departments. Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems for assigned biomedical equipment technicians.
• Oversees the quality control of services provided by outside vendors and maintains necessary documentation regarding the work performed, dates of service and signs off on completion of vendor service requests.
• Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufactures literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the program. Ensures team members are notified of changes and trained on the details of those changes.
• Supports and contributes to effective safety and risk management efforts by adhering to established policies and procedures. Maintains a safe environment. Actively ensures accident prevention. Identifies and reports potential liabilities. Maintains appropriate patient/employee confidentiality. May serve as a member or advisor to the hospital’s Risk Management, Safety, and other appropriate committees as required by the supervisor.
• Conducts in-service classes and individual training for equipment users on subjects such as electrical safety, proper operations and care of equipment.
• May assist with organizing and validating work efforts of other team members in the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Biomedical Technology or
• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Electronics or
• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Physics or
• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  U.S Military Biomedical or
• Technical Program
  
  Required:
  
  and
• Associate Degree Preferred:
  Biomedical Instrumentation Technology or
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Biomedical Instrumentation Technology

• Minimum of 3 years
  
  Required:
  
  of experience in biomedical equipment repair and
• Preferred:
  Solid experience in at least 1 maintenance management system and parts ordering system