Biomedical Equip Tech II

SUMMARY

Works under general supervision of the Manager of Medical Engineering, performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, inspection, calibration and repair of general biomedical and other assigned equipment with minimal supervision. Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections according to manufacturers’ specifications. Performs repair services and calibrates medical equipment. Coordinates equipment vendor factory or onsite services when necessary. Documents and maintain equipment service records.

Responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis as necessary to identify not only equipment problems, but also clinical and user problems l. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Follows job assignments and priorities determined by the Manager. Repairs medical devices with general to moderate complexity such as, but not limited to, infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, monitoring central stations, and other assigned devices of similar complexity. Under Manager’s supervision, BMET II may shadow and assist more senior technicians with repairs on complex systems. Responds to all calls promptly and follow up with the users on equipment status.

Perform equipment incoming inspections and establish complete asset inventory in the Equipment Management System. Follows manufacturers’ requirements and pre-established department preventive procedures and schedules to perform functional verifications, preventive maintenance, replaces faulty components, and safety inspections to ensure device integrity and compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements. Secures Manager approval and follows established department procedure ordering replacement parts not already in inventory.

Notifies Manager if the devices do not appear repairable. Completes paperwork and prepares shipment/receiving of equipment requires factory service. Coordinates vendor onsite services when necessary. Document all service activities performed and hours spent in the Equipment Management System in a timely manner. Reviews pertinent literature and attend seminars to maintain awareness of medical instrumentation innovations and related maintenance techniques. Per Manager’s assignment and close supervision, the BMET II may be assigned to inspect and repair equipment at higher risk and complexity as part of the hands-on learning process.

After hour emergency on-call based on department on-call rotation schedule Assists with the installation, safety testing, and inventory of new equipment as part of the equipment installation projects.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree in electronics, electrical or other technical fields or higher with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer and networking parietals. BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
General understanding of troubleshooting and maintenance workflow logics, and ability to read and understand electrical, electronic and mechanical schematics and diagrams. General knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical device applications on monitoring, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment in patient care. Proficient in MS…