About The Position
The Biomedical Equipment Technician 1 performs skilled technical work repairing and maintaining electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and mechanical medical equipment. The role covers clinical, surgical, and diagnostic equipment used in patient care and requires accurate documentation of all services performed. The position is based in Biomedical Engineering at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. As needed, the technician travels by public transportation or personal vehicle to other Jackson Health System facilities to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
- Valid license or certification as required for the job or specialty.
Responsibilities
- Test, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on complex medical equipment.
- Troubleshoot electronic circuits to the component level.
- Read and interpret schematic diagrams, service manuals, and wiring sketches, and work with English and Metric systems.
- Use a wide variety of test instruments to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Apply knowledge of basic hand tools and use them effectively.
- Recognize occupational hazards and observe safety precautions.
- Use a metal turning lathe, drill press, grinders, other general machine tools, and associated hand tools effectively.
- Accurately document work performed and maintain equipment records.
- Demonstrate service excellence and Jackson's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
- Travel to other Jackson Health System facilities as needed to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
