Biomedical Equipment Technician -LGH

Overview

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I will, with supervision, provide a variety of tasks including repairs, calibration, testing and maintenance of medical equipment and support systems to ensure safe and appropriate operations. This position will also be responsible for performing electrical safety tests on medical equipment and acting as a resource for staff members who will use the medical equipment.

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect medical equipment and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety testing of medical equipment and systems.
• Basic understanding of IT, computers and networked systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and performing maintenance on medical equipment.
• Maintains documentation of all activities and test results according to department policy.
• Acts as a resource to Centra staff in the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Must work with Senior team members to prioritize work efforts independently.
• Basic understanding in use of following tools/equipment:
  Oscilloscope, Digital multimeter, Medical and physiological simulators, Signal generator, Soldering equipment, Light mechanical shop tools.
• Participate in assigned projects.
• Expected participation in on-call rotation, to support functions for a variety of diverse industries, including:
  Healthcare, Hotel, Higher Education/College, Insurance.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School or Equivalent. Combination of education and/or equivalent military service with basic electronics or electro-mechanical experience
• Preferred Education:
  
  Associate Degree in biomedical equipment technology or electronics
• Required Experience:
  
  1-2 years of related biomedical and/or electronic work experience is required
• Required Certifications and Licensures:
  Valid Virginia Driver's License

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Lynchburg, VA