Biomed Equipment Tech

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for this position, with an anticipated hire date at the end of April. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration. Inspects, calibrates, repairs, installs and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering/Electronics or related or related Military equivalent certifications or 15 years of related experience and your CBET required.
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an environment that pertains to installing, maintaining and repairing medical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Bio-Medical Technician by AAMI preferred

Responsibilities

Services various equipment and apparatus including but not limited to patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment and other related technical paraphernalia.
Safety tests various equipment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely.
Demonstrates and explains correct operation of equipment to medical personnel. Demonstrates proficiency in entering, completing, retrieving information regarding work orders, assets, PM schedules, and other functions and applications of the CMMS database as pertains to daily operation of the department.
Modifies or develops instruments or devices, under supervision of medical or engineering staff.
Works collectively with salesperson or service technician or equipment manufacturers or their representatives to assure proper operation of equipment.
Completes daily work orders and other tasks as assigned with minimal supervision.
Acts as a resource for partners.
Participates in managing inventories and operational budget and helping with special events.
May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends.
May require travel with personal or company vehicle.
May be assigned to any of Mercyhealth locations.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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