Job Description:

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)

Location: Jackson, MI

Duration: 12-month (Contract to hire)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under supervision from the Manager / Lead Technician and according to departmental procedures, performs inspections, safety evaluations, performance assurance, repair, overhaul, and cleaning of medical and supportive equipment.
• May design, construct, and implement interface and special projects Communicates regularly with internal / external customers and is required to assure successful resolution of equipment related problems.
• Provides support through excellent customer service skills. When requested provides technical leadership and guidance to other Clinical Engineering staff to maintain medical devices and systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With knowledge, obtained through on the job experience and formal OEM training, has become competent in servicing general and complex systems. In addition, is working toward a mastery in a multitude of specialty areas through experience and formal OEM training (See list of some of the specialty areas). Is able to perform with little or no assistance. Is a resource for both co-workers and the clinical staff.
• Performs substantial scheduled and corrective maintenance and safety testing
• Ensures performance quality and repairs on specific medical equipment using appropriate departmental procedures, utilizing equipment such as, but not limited to, function generators, simulators and electrical safety analyzers.
• Requests repair parts and special equipment as needed; orders specific parts to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Assists with special equipment projects such as equipment installation or evaluations as needed.
• Provides technical information and in-service on the proper function of equipment to System personnel within their area of responsibility.
• Provides technical advice regarding purchase and installation of biomedical equipment. Performs incoming inspection for verification of equipment specifications and safety on new equipment prior to use.
• Practices Universal Precautions to assure that infection prevention is maximized.
• Performs incoming inspection for verification of equipment specifications and safety on new equipment prior to use.
• When requested assists with the formulation and revision of departmental procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Interfaces with departmental computer system as required.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with department policy. Submits monthly progress reports as required.
• Stay current with regulations and governing agency standards.
• Complete assignments and goals as established by department manager/lead technician.
• Deals with co-workers and customers with care and respect.
• Assumes delegated responsibilities.
• No later than six months after hire will participates in department rotation providing 24 hours on–call coverage for System.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Completion of an Associate's Degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, or Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent education and training required. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology required.
• Completion of a B.M.E.T. internship program preferred.
• Has less than 7 years of experience as a Biomedical Technician with experience on three or more specialty area and OEM certification preferred.
• International Committee Certification (I.C.C.) is preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and analytical skills for understanding electronic circuitry and for trouble-shooting biomedical / electronic equipment. Proven use of basic electronic test equipment.
• Through completion of the Clinical Engineering Skills Competency Assessment shows a basic well-rounded knowledge and exhibits continual improvement on an annual basis.
• Provides technical support and guidance to other Clinical Engineering staff.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of support documentation in his or her area of expertise.
• Ability to learn new technology through applying existing knowledge and skill set.
• Eye/hand coordination to work with finely detailed electromechanical parts and systems.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to move and lift equipment as required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Versatile in finding resources maintaining quality and keeping costs low.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is divided between office and a variety of clinical settings. Travel to multiple sites. Subject to frequent exposure to biological and electrical hazard.
• Clinical Engineering Specialty Areas
• Operating Room - Anesthesia
• Respiratory Therapy - Ventilators
• Patient Monitoring - Physiological Monitors, Fetal Monitoring, Central Stations, Servers, Telemetry, MDI
• Medical Device Integration (MDI)- EPIC, OBIX, Lab Lantronix, Emergin
• LASERs
• Nurse Call- MDI
• Infusion Devices – MDI
• Regulatory Compliance

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• be self-directed
• be flexible and committed to the team concept,
• demonstrate team work, initiative, and willingness to learn,
• possess interpersonal skills and communication skills,
• be willing to instruct others,
• be open to new learning experiences, and
• demonstrated customer service values

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviours as outlined in the Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Michigan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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