Biomedical Equipment Technician I - 1st shift

Personnel in the Biomedical Equipment Technician I position are responsible for maintenance, repair, calibration and support of both basic and moderately sophisticated medical equipment throughout Erlanger Health System.

Education:
Required:
Certificate of Electrical /Electronic Technology or equivalent experience.

Preferred:
-Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or equivalent military or work experience

Experience:
Required:
None

Preferred:
This is an entry-level position. One year of experience maintaining medical or clinical electronic equipment in a hospital type environment is desirable.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Valid driver's license.

Preferred:
-Certification by the ICC as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
-A+ certification

Department Position Summary:
Personnel in the Biomedical Equipment Technician I position are responsible for maintenance, repair, calibration and support of both basic and moderately sophisticated medical equipment, and the users of that equipment, throughout Erlanger Health System. Key responsibilities include:
- Performance of maintenance, repair, and calibration of hospital general biomedical equipment.
- Documentation of preventative maintenance, repairs, and work activities to meet CMS and other accrediting agencies requirements and departmental business needs.
- Assist with installation, modification, and repair of new and existing medical equipment systems.
- Support of computerized medical or clinical equipment and associated networks.
- Coordination of vendor repairs and documentation of vendor activities according to departmental practices.
-Assistance with new equipment technical evaluation and implementation of new equipment.
-Assistance with investigation of incident reports regarding equipment in area of responsibility.
-Instruction of other Technology Management staff in the maintenance and repair of medical and/or communication systems.
-Development and presentation of in-service educational programs for hospital personnel.
-General supervision is received.