Biomedical Engineer - Surgery

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

9h

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 includes setting up, maintaining, and repairing equipment; providing technical advice and assistance to surgeons, operating room staff, and nursing personnel; and ensuring equipment is electrically safe for patients and medical and nursing staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree; 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

• Education beyond an Associate degree.
• Certification from AAMI or a similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient-care monitoring equipment, including the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump after appropriate vendor training, and other patient-related instrumentation.
• Inform the Biomedical Engineering Department about defective equipment and participate in equipment 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 procedures.
• Maintain documentation required 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