Bio Med Technician I

WVU Medicine

2d

About The Position

Promotes medical equipment safety for WVUHS by performing maintenance and repairs and providing instruction and assistance to hospital staff for general patient care equipment. Assists hospital in reaching financial goals through effective equipment management.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology or equivalent field OR Completion of a U.S. DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician program OR High school diploma or equivalent AND Two (2) years of experience with repairs and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, or electrical assemblies.
• Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in current position in order to qualify for promotion within IT.
• Must be able to work under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the mission, which usually involves the life and well-being of the patients and the necessity to meet deadlines which are out of his/her control. Technical, academic and mental demands are high. The work performed is of precise nature requiring long periods of concentration.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work well under high stress conditions.
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups.
• Ability to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have reading and comprehension ability
• Must be able to type.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. Must be flexible.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience with repairs and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, or electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned equipment to minimize breakdowns and comply with accepted standards.
• Provides input to Equipment Management program based on equipment and departments assigned.
• Gains increased skills and knowledge through a combination of on‑the‑job training and formalized training.
• Project Coordination: Reviews, identifies and documents any issues, barriers, or risks and brings them to management’s attention.
• Team Building: Participates in training and professional development sessions.
• This position may require travel to other West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS) facilities or affiliated sites to assist with implementations, training, and/or support.
• Adheres to the established policies of WVUHS as well as the policies of the entity or entities where the Biomed team member is assigned to work and/or employed
• Accepts on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis and responds with action, either by phone call or on-site as defined by Department Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree