Biomedical Equipment Tech at Northside Hospital Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electronic Fundamentals, Troubleshooting Techniques, Electrical Safety, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Scheduled Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Clinical Support, Incoming Inspection, After-Hours On-Call, Inservice Education, Vendor Coordination, Incident Investigation, Design Modifications

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview An experienced BioMedical Equipment Technician with at least 2 years’ experience. The BMET II is fully independent, able to respond to any calls in the hospital, whether in his/her specific areas of expertise or not, because of intense general training, customer service skills, general knowledge of all medical devices, and the knowledge of safety in all areas. In experienced enough to know when to call for help and will not overstep his/her abilities. Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs scheduled maintenance on a wide variety of medical equipment. Repairs medical equipment to return same to manufacturer’s original specifications. Performs Clinical Support related to the operation and safe use of medical devices. Performs incoming inspection of newly received medical equipment, completing necessary paperwork to enter item into computer system, assign maintenance procedures, and document his/her time and activities. Participates in a hospital-wide after -hours on-call rotation. May supervise other BMET IIs or BMET Is in areas of specialty training. Orders repair parts and supplies, as needed. Provides inservice education to clinicians and junior technicians regarding equipment use and safety. Coordinates and oversees the activities of outside service vendors. Assists in, or performs incident investigations. Performs design modifications of medical equipment, as approved by manufacturers or Department Director. Assists more senior technicians in a wide variety of duties. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injury to Manager. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Electronic fundamentals, including basic electricity - DC and AC, Active devices, Transducers, Digital devices, Microprocessors, Troubleshooting techniques, and Electrical Safety in Healthcare. General Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology. Two to ten (2 - 10) years experience working in BioMedical Engineering in the support of medical equipment. Experience may be general in nature, or may reflect specialization in a particular aspect of medical equipment. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED Up to 10 years experience working in a hospital setting, either in BioMedical Engineering, or a clinical, area, such a clinical lab, surgery, or radiology department. ICC Certification as a CBET, CLES, or CRES is preferred. Work Hours: 8a-5p

Responsibilities

The technician performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of medical equipment to manufacturer's original specifications, while also providing clinical support related to device operation and safety. Duties include performing incoming inspections, participating in an after-hours on-call rotation, and potentially supervising junior technicians.