Biomedical Engineer III - Instrumentation - Clackamas

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Technology Manager and Chief Biomedical Engineer, performs duties pertaining to acquisition, installation, calibration, corrective repair, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of medical equipment.

• Advises on specifications for purchases of new equipment and recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment; provides new product evaluation as requested.
• Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems; performs or coordinates assembly and installation; prepares periodic maintenance instructions; performs required safety inspection and performance assurance on new equipment; assesses compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies; completes documentation for entry into the centralized maintenance management system;
  
  maintains system function, configuration and support documentation.
• Directly performs or schedules performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment per established procedures; documents work performed.
• Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical equipment systems; includes observation of front panel and controls, interpretation of block and schematic diagrams, utilization of test equipment, replacement of components, PC boards, sub‑systems and software, adjustment and restoration of network connectivity, calibration and adjustment to manufacturer specifications; works with clinical personnel to correct operator‑based problems; documents work performed including that provided by outside service.
• Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
• Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents/accidents; documents findings and reports as required.
• Provides training and assigns work orders to third‑party service vendors and student trainees; completes documentation of action taken in the centralized maintenance management system.
• Performs or coordinates decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
• Assists with staff in‑service education; cross‑trains new employees on test equipment use, department procedures and medical system support.
• Develops and implements a plan for professional growth; maintains current knowledge of advancing technology, including Kaiser‑provided training as required.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as directed to support the organization.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience servicing medical equipment.

• AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment or Electronic Systems Support.

• Driver’s License (in location where applicable) required at hire.
• Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) required at hire from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.

• Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration, and alertness.
• Reading, writing, fluent speaking, and understanding of English.
• Background servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, decision making, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication.

• Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Computer networking certification.
• Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi‑manufacturer experience and years of service.
• Experience servicing computer client‑server systems.