Biomedical Equipment Tech III

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and the Biomedical Technology Services Program. This job also performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of complex biomedical equipment. This role provides technical guidance and mentoring for other employees in the department, coordinates special projects, and performs specialized technical tasks. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Requirements

If a team member will be performing duties to offsite clinics, requiring driving between sites as a function of the job, a team member must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, with at least zero points.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of medical and electrical equipment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience or military training may be substituted.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in all skills required for a BMET I and BMET II (see BMET I & II Job Descriptions).
Associate’s Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics or closely related field.

Responsibilities

Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan and the Biomedical Technology Services Program.
Performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of complex biomedical equipment.
Provides technical guidance and mentoring for other employees in the department.
Coordinates special projects.
Performs specialized technical tasks.
Conducts repairs according to procedures.
Maintains inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies.
Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.
May oversee staff in the absence of supervisor.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees.