Biomed Equip Tech

Children's Hospital and Health System•Milwaukee, WI

15h

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. The Biomed Equip Tech repairs, modifies, and inspects patient care equipment used in most areas of the hospital. The role also provides technical assistance in clinical settings, educates equipment users, resolves hazard alerts and recalls, supports major equipment installations and pre-purchase evaluations, oversees vendor services, and assists with budget preparation. Services may also be performed at off-site Children’s Wisconsin locations and outside fee-for-service customer locations.

Requirements

Associate's degree, with knowledge of analog and digital electronics, electricity, physics, chemistry, physiology, and medical devices normally acquired through an associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology.
At least 1 year of successful experience as an Electronics Technician.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply brief technical procedures to specific devices and perform periodic equipment inspections with minimal supervision.
Ability to use test equipment, read and comprehend technical manuals and schematics, and troubleshoot logically.
Manual dexterity and knowledge of techniques needed to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of health care professionals.
Ability to walk, occasionally lift heavy equipment, and climb to ceiling height while performing duties.
Required Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

Inspect and improve inspections of patient care equipment and systems to verify proper function, accuracy, and safety and meet accreditation standards.
Repair a wide variety of patient care equipment and systems to maximize performance, safety, and availability while minimizing repair costs.
Order parts and supplies accurately and promptly, maintain stock levels, follow purchasing policies, and document purchases.
Complete work and documentation on time while maintaining quality and productivity.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems in clinical settings, including urgent problems related to the environment or interaction with other devices; respond to emergency calls and assess the need for assistance.
Communicate with equipment users, explain equipment operation, notify appropriate personnel when equipment is removed or returned, and inform users about pertinent problems, products, evaluations, and incidents.
Oversee manufacturer and third-party service providers to ensure contract compliance, timely service, appropriate documentation, and appropriate billing.
Respond to hazard alerts and recalls promptly and document response actions in established reporting systems.
Assist with capital equipment and operating expense budgets by obtaining and reviewing quotes and estimating maintenance expenses for selected items.
Perform services at off-site Children’s Wisconsin locations and outside fee-for-service customer locations.