Biomedical Technician- Casual

Performs skilled work of average to highly skilled difficulty under general supervision. Maintains accurate records of preventive maintenance, performance assurance, and repairs.

• Performs all aspects of Biomedical Engineering with responsibilities for:
  Inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, modification, installations, and documentation on a wide range of equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Defibrillators, ECG Patient Monitors, Telemetry Units
  • Electrocardiographs, Electrosurgical Units, External Pacemakers
  • General Misc. Patient Care Equipment, Hypo/Hyperthermia Units, Infant Incubators
  • Infant Warmers, Infusion Pumps, Isolated Power Systems, Oxygen Analyzers
  • Pressure Transducers, Audiovisual Equipment, Blood Warmers
  • Centrifuges, Electric Beds, Fetal Monitors
  • Medical Gas Alarms, Intermittent Suction Units, Thermometers
  • Lab Equipment, Misc. Dental Equipment, Misc. Environmental Service Equipment
  • Nerve Stimulators, Nutrition Pumps, Respiratory Equipment, Vital Signs Monitors
  • Various other equipment—assigned as needed
• Supports activities related to equipment, such as electrical safety in‑services, pre‑purchase evaluations, user training literature review, service contracts, device recalls, and parts ordering.
• Provides support services for equipment at Independence Health System Medcare units.
• Repairs other electronic/electrical hospital equipment, including Nurse Call systems, Intercom systems, and Paging systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/IT Information Technology.
• OR two (2) year trade school with valid electronic certification and three (3) years of electronic experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Certified by A.A.M.I. (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation).

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License. (If hired from out of state, a current Department of Motor Vehicle record report is required and a PA Current Driver License must be obtained within 30 days of hire.)

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

• Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.
• When lift requirement is in excess of 50 lb, lift assistance (two people) and/or a transfer device is required.

Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non‑job related disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

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