Biomed Technician

Biomedical Technician

Location: Hybrid (Virginia Beach) - 50% Travel

Compensation: up to $33/hour + Bonus + Equity

Start Date: ASAP

Scientific Safety Alliance

Scientific Safety Alliance's Biomedical Division specializes in the repair, preventative maintenance and safety inspections of medical equipment. We service territories across the entire United States.

Our Biomedical Division, the newest in the Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) family of companies, a milestone event that brings a wealth of opportunities for growth and improvement, including better pay, bonus opportunities, and partial ownership of SSA for its employees.

Position Summary

As a Biomedical Technician, you will install, troubleshoot, repair, and verify the performance of complex biomedical systems with minimal supervision. You'll also serve as a technical advisor to clinical and administrative staff on safe equipment usage and help evaluate new device acquisitions.

This role involves 50-75% travel, offers significant professional growth, and provides a front-row seat to the evolving world of biomedical technology.

Responsibilities

Technical Service

• Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on highly complex and intricate biomedical equipment and systems
• Repair, install, and calibrate highly complex and intricate biomedical equipment and systems
• Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns
• Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery
• Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
• Lead Service Operations Special Projects as assigned. Travel to sites and\or work with other Central Office associates as necessary for the collection and analysis of information and\or data pertaining to any special assignments

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance schedules, nomenclature, and service history
• Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures
• Responsible for ensuring all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate

Customer Engagement

• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Discuss equipment status and functionality with clinicians
• Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served.
• Serve as an ambassador for Scientific Safety Alliance by integrating the core values into job performance

Inventory

• Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status
• Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment
• Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance schedules, nomenclature, and service history
• Make recommendations regarding inventory

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 years' experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment
• Complex computer skills required, including the ability to administrate a system, interpret error codes, defragment hard-drives, replace power supplies, interpret computer codes, and apply networking concepts
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentational communication skills
• Valid driver's license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site that may require use of personal vehicle

Education and Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics, biomedical engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience
• Travel required based on customer or business need

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Partial ownership of SSA
• 401k employer match
• Medical (100%), Dental, Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Company Vehicle
• H.S.A. plans available
• Generous paid time off, holidays, sick days
• Company gear
• Provided equipment and tools