Biomedical Equipment Tech - Clinical Technology Services

Cape Fear Valley Health

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Manager or Lead BMET. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards. Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines. Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements. Notifies equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary. Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments. Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines. Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation. Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste. Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard.
• Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
• Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
• Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors.
• Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
• Ability to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
• Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties.
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements.
• Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary.
• Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
• Determine need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines.
• Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional healthcare
• Caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process.
• Our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch.
• Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED