Bio-Medical Equipment Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$63 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) connects technology with patient care across surgical and intensive care units, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment units, clinics, laboratories, and medical equipment distribution areas. The technician supports a wide variety of medical devices at an academic medical center in accordance with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan and completes assignments to departmental performance standards. The BMET provides technical support for logistical activities in defined support areas as part of a workgroup. The role includes routine and emergency bedside troubleshooting, assessing priorities, and escalating more difficult tasks to appropriately trained staff. The technician documents scheduled and unscheduled work, follows hospital policies and safety and infection-control procedures, protects confidential information, and participates in required orientation, training, and continuing education. Weekend, holiday, off-shift, and emergency call-back coverage may be required; equipment may need to be serviced on any shift when delay could adversely affect patient care.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a work-related field or discipline from an accredited college or university, or a vocational certificate in a related field.
Two years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience.
Ability to diagnose and resolve routine, specialized, and advanced technology problems.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Good dexterity and strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, solve problems, and identify solutions.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work well with individuals at all organizational levels.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of electrical theory and related safety procedures.
Ability to keep abreast of new technologies and updates in the field.
Skill in repairing simple to complex medical devices and recognizing the importance of focusing efforts on areas of greatest financial impact.

Responsibilities

Support a wide variety of medical devices in accordance with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan.
Provide technical support for logistical activities in defined support areas as a member of a workgroup.
Provide technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls.
Assess priorities and escalate difficult tasks to properly trained staff.
Document scheduled and unscheduled work in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
Follow hospital safety guidelines, infection-control policies, policies and procedures, service standards, and the Code of Conduct.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Handle hospital computer workstations, software, websites, and files appropriately and respect copyrighted material.
Comply with the Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and participate in continuing education and training.
Provide periodic weekend, holiday, off-shift, and emergency call-back coverage, and service equipment on any shift when delays could adversely affect patient care.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers respectfully and without discrimination.
Adhere to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy.