Bio Med Tech I/II

Conifer Health Solutions•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Biomedical Supervisor, the Biomedical Equipment Technician I provides and document preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of medical, mechanical, electrical, communication and electronic equipment.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Equivalent in Electronics or Biomedical Technology preferred
One-year experience in a hospital environment in the repair and maintenance of medical electronic instruments preferred but not required.
Valid California Drivers License
Frequent standing/walking
Lift/position up to 100 lbs.
Push/pull up to 100 lbs of force.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity
Adequate vocal pitch and volume
Ability to move quickly
Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, adjust vision to bring objects into focus and to distinguish different colors
Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)
Emergency and crisis situations
Subject to irregular hours
Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and bio-hazardous material

Responsibilities

Inspects Biomedical equipment for proper operation and working condition.
Maintains routine records including documenting type and extent of equipment malfunction and preventive maintenance and inspections performed.
Confirms equipment meets operating and safety standards adopted by DMC and all local, State and National codes and standards.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Calibrates, adjusts, lubricates devices and systems utilizing manufacturers recommendations and procedures.
Insures that an inventory of biomedical equipment, replacement parts, and standby equipment necessary to minimize disruptions of patient care is minimized.
Performs corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoots to identify defective components and assemblies.
Obtains and replaces parts required to restore equipment and systems.
Verifies equipment meets original manufacturer’s operating and performance standards.
Utilizes published information and experience to assist device users and maintainers in identifying limitations and capabilities of equipment.
Assists using departments in developing tasks required utilizing equipment safely and effectively.
Relates commonly occurring equipment related problems and correct emergency responses.
Monitors outside service vendors.
Observes and verifies all work including performance testing, preventive maintenance, and repair performed by manufacturers and service organizations meets DMC’s guidelines.
Ensure documentation is provided is timely, complete, and accurate.
Respond to phone and data entry orders.
Ensures all requests are responded to and completed in a timely manner to exceed expectations, suggests other improvements to system, and/or changes to improve service to the rest of the hospital.
Keeps abreast of current developments in biomedical equipment and systems as required.
Operates company vehicles in accordance with all applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.