Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for biomedical clinical and diagnostic equipment including electrical, electronic, mechanical and/or electro-mechanical equipment that directly relates to patient care in all facilities of the Health Care Agency (HCA).

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital

Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency.
There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: July 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

Examples Of Duties

• Performs electrical safety checks and inspections on a variety of electrical/electronic devices and maintains Biomedical Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) records and history files on all devices;
• Determines, analyzes and/or isolates patient care equipment for service, preventive maintenance and repair;
• Inspects medical equipment and/or systems for signs of deterioration, malfunctions and failure to meet specifications;
• Maintains quality control and preventive maintenance program;
• Repairs, maintains and calibrates all medical equipment used in patient care, including life support equipment;
• Furnish technical services that relate to equipment, systems and special projects;
• Determines if equipment is suitable for agency needs and specifications;
• Reviews specifications, schematics, blueprints and writing diagrams; also regulations, codes and requirements from all applicable federal, state, local and recognized organizations;
• Reviews equipment for departments requesting new, replacement and/or upgrading of equipment or systems;
• Establishes and administers medical equipment maintenance programs to develop methodology where necessary;
• Instructs users and operators on proper use, care and safety practices of devices and/or systems;
• Applies and uses electrical and electronic test and calibration equipment for the preventive maintenance, repair and calibration of all biomedical/ clinical equipment and other devices as required;
• May supervise as necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING And EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years biomedical experience and an A.S. Electronics

OR

Two (2) years biomedical experience and an A.S. in Biomedical Electronics

OR

Four (4) years of biomedical experience,
and successful completion of the Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate examination.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license
• Must possess and maintain a current Certification of Biomedical Equipment Technician through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
• Must be willing to work at both Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of: biomedical systems theory and procedures, knowledge of diagnostic equipment evaluation and testing procedures.

Ability to: diagnose and repair biomedical, electrical, mechanical, electronic and/or electro-mechanical problems by use of logic, manuals, schematics, test and calibration equipment to facilitate repair of devices to meet manufacturers' specifications with minimal supervision; maintain an effective working relationship with employees and hospital staff.

Skills to: interpret complex schematics, blueprints, service manuals, and technical bulletins, communicate effectively.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.