Biomedical Engineering Technician

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job operates with supervision and is responsible for conducting safety inspections, routine equipment testing, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on designated biomedical equipment. This role also supports clinical staff, including nurses and biomedical technicians, by addressing technical or operational issues related to equipment functionality. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - Associate degree in electronics from an accredited college or university or received their ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) in the Armed Services
Certifications Required - Current Driver's License
Familiarity with and skills to repair electrical systems, HVAC systems, nurse call systems, fire alarm systems, television systems, medical gas systems, IS systems and equipment, medical equipment, and other equipment/systems as needed.
Ability to and experience working with little or no supervision and exercising good judgment in handling difficult situations.
Excellent human relations skills in order to remain calm and bring reassurance to situations in which important technical systems may have failed.
Knowledge of carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
Good organizational skills.
Good time management skills and self directed.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, on call rotation, etc.
Must be able to lift and carry materials and or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must have good vision, correctable to 20/20, with no color blindness.
Must be able to crawl, climb, stoop, and bend without restrictions.
Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, above ceilings, and in confined spaces as duties dictate.
Must be able to operate hand and power tools necessary for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting repairs.

Nice To Haves

Work Experience Preferred - 2 years experience in health care

Responsibilities

Performs basic repairs and maintenance on biomedical equipment.
Completes scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
Follows safety procedures and uses good judgment to prioritize work
Maintains service records, logs, and documentation.
Ensures equipment meets safety and performance standards.
Calibrates and tests equipment according to department guidelines.
Identifies and report equipment issues or safety risks.
Assists with departmental projects and other duties as needed.
May repair non-biomedical equipment as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.