Bio Medical Technician - II

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Bio Medical Technician - II to join their team. Under moderate/limited supervision, this role is responsible for installing, inspecting, calibrating, and performing preventive maintenance on all electrical, electronic, and pneumatic patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instrumentation throughout the Medical Center, specifically in Critical Care areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, ORs, Cath Labs, Procedure Rooms, ICUs, ER, PACUs, L&D, and Step Down units. The technician will also troubleshoot and repair/service a variety of instruments such as devices serviced by BMET1s, Telemetry Systems, Multi-parameter Monitors, Electrosurgical Units, and Defibrillators.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
• A minimum of 4 years of medical equipment repair experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors' degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering/Technology
• CBET certification by the International Certification Commission.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Services and repairs all patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instruments in the Medical Center in an efficient manner. Responds to calls for service on a timely basis.
• Troubleshoots equipment and renders equipment functional by fixing or replacing appropriate component or circuit board based on the problem; may be required to provide service at the point of use.
• Instructs users on equipment function in cases of operator related errors.
• Verifies proper operation of all device functions, prior to returning the device to service. If the service was rendered at point of use, requests user verify operation before resuming patient use.
• Records all work done in the medical equipment database.
• Informs and consults with the Operations Manager/Director on unusual problems or specific hazards.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on above mentioned equipment at intervals prescribed by manufacturers and departmental policies.
• Locates equipment that is due for PM, functional testing, and calibration: works on fixed equipment such as patient monitors in the room where it is installed. Brings mobile equipment back to the shop for inspection.
• Carries out preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration procedures strictly to manufacturers specifications and/or departmental written procedures.
• Refers to departmental manual for policies and procedures, equipment manuals, and test instrument usage instructions to carry out inspections and repairs.
• Records all service information on the appropriate PM checklist and appropriately tags unit.
• Determines whether equipment is covered by warranty or service contract when repairs are needed.
• Notifies the Operations Manager of equipment under warranty or contract by providing the manufacturer, model, serial number, and the description of the problem with the equipment.
• Submits service representatives service reports to the Operations Manager.
• Installs medical equipment in coordination with the user department and Facilities Management department.
• Participates in the installation of new patient systems by providing guidance related to expertise.
• Reinstalls equipment in other areas or carts as determined by the user departments needs.
• Performs incoming inspection on all patient care equipment with at least an electrical safety check, and/or a full acceptance and performance check regardless of ownership.
• Performs electrical and functional safety checks on all incoming patient care equipment before it is used.
• Performs functional tests, checks the calibrations on new patient monitors, defibrillators, Telemetry System, ESU, etc., on a regular basis.
• Records data on appropriate checklist.
• Re-inspects equipment for electrical safety checks at intervals prescribed by departmental policy.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of medical instrumentation, and is aware of clinical applications of equipment and how it is used on patients.
• Attends all required work related training.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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