Biomedical Engineering Technician

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Biomedical Engineering Technician (2504103)

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Job Title:

Biomedical Engineering Technician

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Biomedical Engineering Technician ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, safely functional and properly configured.

• Perform preventive maintenance on off-site/clinic and hospital medical devices.
• Perform acceptance and quality assurance testing of medical devices according to protocols.
• Assist with isolating electronic and electromechanical medical equipment problems on-site and perform the necessary repair in an expedient manner.
• Assemble and install medical electronic or electromechanical devices.
• Perform prescribed electrical equipment safety test on a routine basis as assigned and on all required equipment prior to return to service.
• Complete all documentation on a timely basis after repair or maintenance.
• Participate in training programs as per the BME Service Manager.
• Assist with the evaluation of new products /services as required.
• Assist with clinical in-service education on correct utilization of medical devices.
• Participate in BME projects as assigned.
• Other BME technical duties as assigned.

Selected candidate will be required to join the on call/re call schedule rotation once evidence of competencies is reached.

The selected candidate will be offered a temporary appointment. Temporary appointments ordinarily shall be given only when an employee’s initial appointment in the University is made to a position vacated by a professional employee who is serving a probationary appointment pursuant to Title C, section 5, or Title D, section §6 of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees. A temporary appointment is also appropriate whenever a position has been vacated by an employee on approved leave.

A temporary appointment is one that may be terminated at any time.

• Associate's degreein Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
• Basic understanding of electronics/equipment repair
• Active and current NYS Driver's License
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.

• Bachelor's degreein Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
• Experience with electronic equipment and repairs

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate was selected to fill the position, additional applications will be considered;

however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, at a minimum, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet…