Biomedical Technician

Position: Biomedical Technician 2
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** Biomedical Technician 2
** The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Biomedical Technician 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Biomedical Technician 2 (H) performs a variety of routine tasks, including the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical equipment with minimum supervision.
* Oversees recall and safety alert programs for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals and applicable requirements.
* Prioritizes work load effectively and completes all work assignments in a timely manner.
* Maintains accurate medical equipment documentation.
* Orders parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
5. Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems, for less experienced technicians.
* Reports and documents all medical equipment operation errors and safety issues.
* Maintains medical equipment technical library and makes updates when appropriate.
* Supervises services provided by outside vendors to ensure quality and scope of services have been met.
* Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
** Department Specific Functions
*** The Biomedical Technician II will be utilizing standard and specialized test equipment and tools to perform calibration, maintenance, and repairs of medical equipment.
* Repairs, tests, and calibrates most classes of medical equipment according to OEM recommendations.
* Performs departmental audits/rounds and inventory reconciliation.
* Prioritizes workload effectively and completes all work assignments in a timely manner.
* Maintains accurate medical equipment documentation as required by current policies and procedures.
* Orders parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
* Works under minimal supervision; generally, organizes and prioritizes workload.
* Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems for less experienced BMET’s.
* Communicates routinely with supervisory personnel on the status of equipment repair and maintenance activities.
* Reports and documents all medical equipment operator errors and safety issues.
* Maintains medical equipment technical library as new updates are available.
* Utilizes the biomedical Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to document all medical equipment activities.
* Supervises services provided by outside vendors to ensure quality and scope of services have been met.
* Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
* Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization and cost containment.
* Supports multiple hospitals, specialized laboratories, and clinical research facilities.
* Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
*** High School diploma or equivalent
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
** Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
* Commitment to the University’s core values.
* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative…