Biomedical Equipment Technician

Primary Purpose

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on all medical electronic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in compliance with applicable safety standards.

Education

Must have an Associate's degree in a Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering or a Computer Science related discipline.

Experience

Prefer two (2) years of Biomedical Equipment Technology experience in a healthcare setting.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

May have successful completion of a Military Biomedical Equipment

Technician program to substitute for education requirements.

May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

None

Required Tests for Placement

None

Skills or Special Abilities

Must have expertise in two specific equipment modalities.

Must be able to inspect and perform routine repairs on equipment.

Must be able to perform calibrations and safety inspections.

Must be capable of using a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronics test equipment.

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.

Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on equipment to the component level and analyzes problems in order to determine the best course of action for repairing equipment, often in emergency situations.

Serves as a resource person and interacts with staff, employees, vendors, and manufacturers to obtain technical support and information and assists in the use of equipment. Supports others such as maintenance and engineering with electronic equipment problems to ensure that all repaired equipment is operable in a timely manner.

Documents all equipment maintenance activity and keeps accurate records of equipment sent out, parts ordered, and received. Maintains records of each piece of medical equipment, tracking all repairs, calibrations, inspections, and modifications to ensure that all equipment maintenance is well documented.

Researches, orders, and maintains necessary replacement parts inventory for repairs and inspections to ensure that all necessary parts are in stock and available for staff use in equipment procedures.

Conducts staff training and inservices for medical staff on the proper and safe use of equipment.

Performs complex equipment evaluations to ensure that newly purchased equipment meets users requirements and manufacturers claims.

Serves as a resource person 24 hours a day each week to assist technicians as needed to respond to major equipment problems throughout the hospital to ensure the prompt and accurate correction to equipment problems.