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Top Echelon Network
BioMedical Equipment Technican
Job Location: Boston, MA
Salary: 45000 - 55000
Shift:
Full-Time
Top Echelon Network
BioMedical Equipment Technican
Job Location:
Boston, MA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Description:
Join one of the countries most recognized health care organizations. Work with leading edge technologies on a team of recognized industry professionals.
Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Reports to: Team Leaderx
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Installs, calibrates, repairs and inspects medical equipment and solves moderately complex problems in the field. Performs repairs up to and including the diagnosis and repair of difficult technical problems. Participates in evaluations and installations of equipment. Provides information to develop procedures. Implements solutions to problems. Teaches clinical and technical staff basic trouble-shooting and repair.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: The term medical equipment may be either or all of electronic, mechanical and computer-based technologies for use in clinical or research applications.
1. Following departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) procedures, inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to clinical devices. Acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entry.
2. Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on clinical devices as required. May provide information for the development of testing protocols.
3.Responds to equipment problems in clinical areas or research areas evaluates, troubleshoots and corrects problems up to and including those requiring rule-based trouble-shooting and a moderate level of diagnostic skill and having a moderate to high level of acuity and complexity. Determines the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning devices from service and implements accordingly.
4.Performs equipment repairs of substantial difficulty to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
5.Participates in device evaluations, installations and upgrades, including software revision.
6. Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess operation of devices and systems. Notes trends and works with Team Leader to develop and implement solutions to address recurring problems.
7. Instructs clinical and technical staff and other support personnel on the operation, safe use, care and handling, and user maintenance procedures for clinical devices.
8.Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic trouble-shooting and repair of clinical devices.
9.Using a computer database, thoroughly and accurately documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities in a timely manner. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts.
10.Attends and satisfactorily completes training courses on operating, testing, maintaining, and repairing devices or systems. Disseminates newly acquired knowledge to team members and department as appropriate. Uses this knowledge to suggest improvements to our procedures and systems for managing and maintaining medical equipment.
11.May assign, direct, and inspect the tasks of Asst. BMETs.
12.Using data indicators, intuition, and/or other resources, helps to identify system, safety and quality problems, suggests solutions, and provides information that leads to change in department and on teams.
13.Under supervision of an engineer or department leadership, may assist in investigations of clinical incidents involving medical equipment.
14.May serve on departmental committees.
11. Performs on-call function (schedule rotation) providing in-house repairs and assistance as needed.
12.Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.AS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent level of education or experience.
2.One to two years related experience.
3.Must have competence in repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair devices and systems.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1.Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members and customers at all levels.
2.Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
3.Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
4.Performs in a highly independent manner working within the broad scope of established department policies, procedures and goals.
5.Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, and ability to occasionally maneuver and lift heavy equipment.
6.Ability to endure long periods of walking and standing.
7.Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
8.Ability to perform during routine, emergency, or other stressful situations.
9.Ability to use computer-based tools at a moderate to high level, e.g., novel query of a database.
10.Ability to teach other technical and clinical personnel.
11.General knowledge of human physiology and biomedical instrumentation principles.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work in clinical or repair facility with exposure to biological contamination, e.g., blood, and hazardous electrical or mechanical energy, e.g., high voltage. Periodic lifting of heavy objects, typically not exceeding 75 pounds/person.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No general supervision required but may guide Assistant BMETs in specific technical tasks.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain accurate and current records of equipment activities and inventory and replacement parts.
Experience:
2-10 years of experience
Helpful Skills:
Electronic Commerce; Electronics; Biomedical Equipment Technici
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: 45000 - 55000
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