Biomedical Equipment Technician

Medical Equipment Technician

Specialty Care continues to grow and we are seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the Neuro Services team. This position is based in our Nashville location and will require 25%-50% travel. The ideal candidate has experience with medical equipment maintenance along with IT experience.

• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems.
• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation and systems.
• Ensure that all activity performed on the equipment follows the manufacturer’s standard and that all required documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review outcomes of preventative maintenance and make recommendations concerning improvements.
• Recommend new equipment testing procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of clinical equipment.
• Maintain documentation of new equipment, inspections and equipment repairs and failures.
• Manage and monitor vendor repairs.
• Maintain test equipment and tools in good operating condition.
• Provide telephone and remote computer based technical support of equipment to clinical staff including rotating after‑hours and weekend call as scheduled.
• Work with IS associates to ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and connectivity of systems.
• Live the Specialty Care Values – Integrity, Teamwork, Care & Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.

• Two (2) years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of basic electronics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows based computer systems.
• Considerable knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of computers and how they interface with medical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computer networking.
• Considerable knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and writing marking.
• Ability to analyze, repair and test electronic mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrative parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to travel as needed and work outside of normal hours to provide support for associates as well as any equipment maintenance that can only be done during non‑business hours.

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.
• Hearing must be normal, with or without correction.
• Must be able to lift and/or move, push or pull 50 pounds or more.
• Vision must be normal with or without correction.
• The noise level encountered is generally moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Travel may be required depending upon…