Biomed Engineering Tech III

Children's National Hospital

3d•$27 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s National Hospital’s Information Technology team is dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare through innovative technology solutions that support clinical care, research, operations, and patient experience. The department partners closely with physicians, nurses, researchers, and business leaders to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide systems that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance. The IT organization encompasses a broad range of specialties, including Digital Health, Epic and Clinical Applications, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Software Development, Enterprise Architecture, Project and Program Management, IT Operations, and Information Security. Teams collaborate on high-impact initiatives such as electronic health record (EHR) optimization, digital transformation, data-driven decision making, cybersecurity protection, cloud modernization, and emerging healthcare technologies. Children’s National IT professionals are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence while supporting one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare organizations. The department fosters a collaborative, mission-driven environment where technology professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Why Join Children’s National IT Mission-driven organization focused on improving children’s health. Enterprise-scale technology and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborative partnerships with clinical, operational, and executive leaders. Opportunities to work with cutting-edge healthcare technologies. Strong emphasis on innovation, cybersecurity, analytics, and digital health. Commitment to professional development, continuous learning, and career growth. Direct impact on patient care, research, and healthcare delivery excellence.

Requirements

HS diploma, GED or equivalent required, plus completion of a two year vocational/technical program or AA degree equivalent in a related field.
At least 3 - 6 years of experience.
3+ years inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the following types of Medical Equipment: physiologic monitors; various styles of infusion/ feeding pumps; electrocardiographs; blood pressure monitors; infant incubators; electric beds; nurse call systems; cribs; steris scope washers; OR Lights; OR Tables; radiant warmers; electrosurgical units; defibrillator monitors; patient scales; hypo/hyperthermia equipment; physical therapy equipment; sterilizers; misc equipment used in the Operating room; and some clinical laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, incubators, slide stainers, shakers, warmers, and flame photometers.
At least 3+ additional years experience, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the following types of specialized medical equpment: anesthesia instruments; hemodialysis units; ventilators (respirators); advance cardiac catheterization monitoring; lasers; heart-lung bypass machines; Ultrasound; clinical laboratory analyzers; and/ or radiologic equipment (demonstrated through experience from manufacturerÂ’s service training or other reliable source and ability to repair such devices on a regular basis without assistance.)

Responsibilities

Provide preventive maintenance inspection on medical equipment to meet regulatory and department goals.
Regularly visit and work with customers within the hospital to assure the medical equipment is meeting the needs of the department.
Operate Test Equipment necessary to perform inspection and preventive maintenance.
Read, follow, and understand manufacturer schematics to repair medical equipment.
Provide repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
Troubleshoot problems, provide customer with communication as to status, document the work, and follow through in a timely manner.
Participate in various levels of medical equipment Selection, Installation, Setup, and Disposition of the medical equipment.
Monitor and evaluate the quality of service and documentation provided by manufacturers and third-party service groups.
Assist in the development and update of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and contribute to a determination of the level of inspection and preventive maintenance required by each type of device.
Consistently engage in special projects (through the selection, installation, adaption, design, modification, or disposition of medical equipment.).
Demonstrates project leadership abilities (independently) to manage the process through a timeline, communicate status, and follow through on commitments.
Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to subassembly level.
Provide on-call coverage as assigned to ensures 24-hour emergency coverage for the hospital.
Prepare purchase order request for repair parts, include vendor selection.
Follow up and ensure parts have been delivered and installed.
Routinely contact requestor in regard to assigned work order to notify receipt and estimated time of arrival.
Communicate to requestor steps to complete work order and provide any follow up information.
Represent the engineering staff in a professional and helpful manner.
When necessary, routinely follow-up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders.
Communicate with staff and management to solve problems and improve processes.
Support the work effort of the team.
Assist new team members with general information when necessary.
Acts as a member of the internal engineering emergency response team.