Biomedical Technician III - Per Diem

Biomedical Technician III

Schedule : Per Diem

Position Summary :

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III contributes to the success of the business by providing excellent communication and a high level of expertise related to complex biomedical equipment. Reports to Clinical Engineering Supervisor. In absence of the Clinical Engineering Supervisor, manages proper departmental workflow ensuring proper service. Provides technical guidance towards coworkers and peers including nursing staff, radiology technicians, respiratory therapists, facility trades personnel, laboratory technicians, and biomedical engineering team.

Responsibilities :

• Performs functional testing, preventive maintenance, and calibration and repair of basic to complex biomedical instrumentation throughout the hospital, including :
• Provides technical guidance and direction to other employees in the department.
• Serves as a reference source for clinical engineering and clinical staff with regards to appropriate procedures for the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Performing routine scheduled preventive maintenance on a wide variety of basic to complex electronic and electromechanical patient care equipment.
• Scheduled maintenance includes visual and mechanical inspection, safety testing, performance testing, scheduled parts replacement and adjustment, and corrective action, which includes adjustments, calibration, and minor repairs.
• Performing inspection and performance verification of new / incoming biomedical instrumentation prior to clinical use.
• Performing corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment as required, responding to telephone or direct requests for service from equipment users. Troubleshooting will be to the component level whenever feasible.
• Instructing clinical users in the proper operation, safety, and routine care of biomedical instrumentation.
• Reporting and / or making recommendations to Supervisor regarding preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, operational improvements, incident investigations, etc.
• Overseeing warranty repairs and contracted services by outside service representatives.
• Requisitioning service parts and spares for corrective maintenance or stock replenishment. Suggesting items for one time or stock purchases. Investigating alternative parts sources for cost savings, quality improvement, or faster delivery.
• Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in hospital, laboratory, and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients.
• Services medical laboratory equipment and has strong troubleshooting, communication, and computer skills.
• Services various diagnostic imaging equipment, such as CT, radiology, and fluoroscopy. Also has experience in all general biomedical equipment, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas analyzers, defibrillators, electro-surgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood-pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, patient care computers, and other related technical equipment.
• Maintains documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures.
• Documents time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner
• Provides on-call availability as needed during off hours to provide emergency response for critical equipment.

Requirements :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

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