Biomedical Engineer - Surgery

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

1d • $65,885 - $98,827

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineer provides technical support for equipment used in Open Heart Surgery suites, the CSICU, and other intensive and critical care units. The role involves setting up, maintaining, and repairing equipment; providing technical advice and assistance to surgeons, operating-room staff, and nursing personnel; and ensuring electrical safety for patients and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Minimum associate degree; higher degree preferred. Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical electronic technology and instrumentation acquired through appropriate training.
• Three to five years of diversified experience in the medical electronics field, with exposure to Heart/Lung and/or Balloon Pump technology or closely related training.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from AAMI or a similar organization is highly preferred.
• A degree higher than an associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient-care monitoring equipment, including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps after appropriate vendor training, and other patient-related instrumentation.
• Report defective equipment to the Biomedical Engineering Department and participate in repair and maintenance.
• Order necessary parts, accessories, and supplies for related equipment.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and the BIMC Engineering Department on periodic maintenance and repairs, and monitor those activities.
• Ensure equipment electrical safety and performance through periodic checks and preventive maintenance; maintain documentation for Federal, State, and City regulatory compliance.
• Train other Biomedical Engineering Department staff for cross-coverage purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree