Biomedical Engineering Technician

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires proven success in the continued service of a diverse array of medical equipment, with a balance of both lower and higher acuity devices. A Biomedical Engineering Technician II must have a general understanding of and working knowledge of interconnected systems VLAN, isolated networks, and IT systems interfaces. Some overnight travel may be necessary due to the nature of the job and training requirements. The role involves providing expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation, and support systems used in healthcare delivery. This includes life-support equipment. The technician will also recommend new equipment and testing procedures, inspect, install, and execute professional-level inventory assessment, audits, and preventive maintenance of medical equipment. They will perform preventive maintenance and testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions, and monitor the completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors. Additionally, the technician will review the outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements, provide remedial corrective maintenance, and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment. Maintaining accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and deactivation of biomedical equipment, and maintaining documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures are also key responsibilities. The role may also involve assisting with complex projects and participating in cross-training to learn additional modalities.

Requirements

Must have proven success in continued service of a diverse array of medical equipment, with a balance of both lower and higher acuity devices.
General understanding of and working knowledge of interconnected systems VLAN, isolated networks, and IT systems interfaces.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Minimum of two years related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or military equivalent in electronics or biomedical technology

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery.
Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems. This includes life-support equipment.
Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.
Inspect, install, and execute professional-level inventory assessment, audits, and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
Monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.
Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of biomedical equipment.
Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
Monitor and assist with third-party repairs.
May assist with complex projects and participate in cross-training to learn additional modalities.