Biomedical Engineer Specialist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

12h

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist is responsible for total maintenance of one or more specialized medical equipment categories across the Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare system: anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitoring systems and networks, steam and plasma sterilization equipment, or dialysis machines. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert in repair and maintenance for their area and provides cross-training and guidance to other Biomedical Engineers. The role models behavior consistent with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values. The position performs periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections, and other safety testing; documents and inspects newly purchased, evaluation, demonstration, leased, and rented equipment; diagnoses complex equipment problems; and supports inventory and parts-management processes. The specialist also advises Clinical Engineering management and other clinical colleagues on their specialty area and mentors less experienced Biomedical Engineers across Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare hospitals.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a high school diploma or equivalent with eight years of experience in Clinical Engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, or related engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
Five to seven years of experience in Clinical/Biomedical Engineering; the posting also lists seven to nine years in connection with its preferred substitution qualification.
Tennessee Class D driver license.
Extensive knowledge of clinical equipment and highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques for solving complex technical problems.
Strong analytical skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, including equipment manuals.
Ability to communicate with associates at all levels, physicians, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.
Ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment, organize tasks, set priorities, and manage workflow.
Normal eye-motor coordination, manual dexterity, visual perception including color vision, and hearing; vision and hearing may be corrected with lenses or hearing aids.
Effective and correct use of hand tools.
Logical, methodical problem analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use test equipment needed to perform equipment repairs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Computer Engineering.
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Bachelor’s degree.
High school diploma or equivalent is listed as preferred, alongside the required degree qualification.
Military training in Computer Engineering.
Military training in Electrical Engineering.
Arkansas Class D driver license.
Mississippi Class R driver license.

Responsibilities

Perform periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections, and other safety tests on assigned specialized medical equipment.
Maintain documentation and inspect and test newly purchased, evaluation, demonstration, leased, or rented medical equipment.
Determine the causes of problems or malfunctions in complex medical equipment.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventories, tracking additions and deactivations of specialized clinical equipment.
Ensure parts, supplies, and material management functions are maintained.
Identify opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
Coordinate department-related communications among team members.
Provide expert information and advice in the area of specialty to Clinical Engineering management and other clinical positions within the healthcare system.
Mentor, train, and provide guidance to less experienced Biomedical Engineers across Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare hospitals.
Model behavior consistent with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.