Biomedical Engineering Technician

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

33d • $64,000 - $86,137 • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Biomedical Engineering Technician ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, safely functional and properly configured.
Duties of a Biomedical Engineering Technician may include the following but are not limited to:
Perform preventive maintenance on off-site/clinic and hospital medical devices.
Perform acceptance and quality assurance testing of medical devices according to protocols.
Assist with isolating electronic and electromechanical medical equipment problems on-site and perform the necessary repair in an expedient manner.
Assemble and install medical electronic or electromechanical devices.
Perform prescribed electrical equipment safety test on a routine basis as assigned and on all required equipment prior to return to service.
Complete all documentation on a timely basis after repair or maintenance.
Participate in training programs as per the BME Service Manager.
Assist with the evaluation of new products /services as required.
Assist with clinical in-service education on correct utilization of medical devices.
Participate in BME projects as assigned.
Other BME technical duties as assigned.
Selected candidate will be required to join on call/re call schedule rotation once evidence of competencies is reached.
The selected candidate will be offered a temporary appointment. Temporary appointments ordinarily shall be given only when an employee’s initial appointment in the University is made to a position vacated by a professional employee who is serving a probationary appointment pursuant to Title C, section 5, or Title D, section §6 of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees. A temporary appointment is also appropriate whenever a position has been vacated by an employee on approved leave. A temporary appointment is one that may be terminated at any time.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
• Basic understanding of electronics/equipment repair
• Active and current NYS Driver's License
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
• Experience with electronic equipment and repairs

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on off-site/clinic and hospital medical devices.
• Perform acceptance and quality assurance testing of medical devices according to protocols.
• Assist with isolating electronic and electromechanical medical equipment problems on-site and perform the necessary repair in an expedient manner.
• Assemble and install medical electronic or electromechanical devices.
• Perform prescribed electrical equipment safety test on a routine basis as assigned and on all required equipment prior to return to service.
• Complete all documentation on a timely basis after repair or maintenance.
• Participate in training programs as per the BME Service Manager.
• Assist with the evaluation of new products /services as required.
• Assist with clinical in-service education on correct utilization of medical devices.
• Participate in BME projects as assigned.
• Other BME technical duties as assigned.
• Selected candidate will be required to join on call/re call schedule rotation once evidence of competencies is reached.

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck.
• SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees