Biomed Technician

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Biomed Manager and other senior technicians, the Biomed Technician inspects, repairs, maintains, and calibrates a variety of clinical equipment, devices, system, and instruments. This position routinely interacts with other clinical health providers in the identification of technology-based problems and solution development. The Biomed Technician possesses the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of clinical inventory devices. This position participates in and conducts on-the-job training programs regarding technical, administrative, and customer service requirements. Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance. Performs planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment. Performs incoming inspections, attaches and assigns control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries. Performs all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Reviews service requests and conveys course of action planned. Provide timely and accurate status reports to customers on a routine basis. Assists in ordering parts and supplies. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner. Opens and closes work orders accurately and within required time. Troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of clinical equipment and system malfunctions. Provides front-line supervision, mentoring and training to junior technicians, as assigned. Participates in development of and conducts OJT sessions as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Requirements

Required Drivers License
Required minimum experience of 1 year (for I)
Required minimum experience of 3 years (for II)
Required minimum experience of 10 years (for III)
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record
Driver's License - Current State Licensed

Nice To Haves

Preferred Associates Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field (for I & II)
Preferred Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) - Association Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) (for III)
Preferred Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) - Association Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) (for III)

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
Performs planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment.
Performs incoming inspections, attaches and assigns control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
Performs all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
Reviews service requests and conveys course of action planned.
Provide timely and accurate status reports to customers on a routine basis.
Assists in ordering parts and supplies.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.
Opens and closes work orders accurately and within required time.
Troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of clinical equipment and system malfunctions.
Provides front-line supervision, mentoring and training to junior technicians, as assigned.
Participates in development of and conducts OJT sessions as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.