Biomed Technician - Clinical Engineering

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Biomed Technician I - Clinical Engineering for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $37.70 – $37.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Performs repairs, preventative maintenance, and safety testing and deployment of biomedical and general patient care equipment under the guidance and supervision of the department supervisor or an experienced Biomedical Technician.

• Performs equipment inspection, minor repairs, and planned maintenance.

• Works with experienced biomedical technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of biomedical equipment. Assures all work is performed in accordance with established standards and meets regulatory requirements.

• Maintains all documentation and record keeping required by management as outlined by current policies and procedures. Documents time and expense in a timely manner.

• Assists experienced biomedical technicians with testing and calibration of equipment according to manufactures recommendations and other established guidelines.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Biomedical Technology or equivalent related field in electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, physics or technical training

• Minimum of 1 year
  
  Required:
  
  of experience in biomedical equipment maintenance or completion of an internship as part of a formal Biomed Technician program

• Required:
  
  Drivers License and

• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support

• Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. (Required)

• Basic medical terminology related to equipment function. (Required)

• Skilled in using computers with Windows operating system. (Required)

• Possible fast paced and challenging situations. (Required)

• Ability to respond to emergency codes, fire, show of force and disaster. (Required)

• Occasional exposure to potentially lethal high voltage. (Required)

• Occasional driving of Peace Health vehicles. (Required)

• Computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. (Required)

• Knowledge of both Analog and Digital electronics. (Required)

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer:
  Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying:
  Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.

• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.

• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.

• Security:
  Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying:
  Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer:
  Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Security:
  Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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