Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

12d

About The Position

Clinical Technology Services maintains medical and support equipment from pre-purchase to the end of the equipment's life cycle. This is done in a prompt, knowledgeable and cost-effective manner to ensure patient/employee safety, compliance with standards, and quality delivery of patient care. The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) 1 performs preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs on medical equipment under close supervision. This is the first of a three level series. The BMET 1 is distinguished from the higher levels by the assignment of more basic clinical technology and the degree of close supervision received. Technical consultation to personnel regarding pre- purchase planning and selection of equipment is usually not performed at this level. Function/Duties of Position Scheduled Maintenance and Performance Assurance Under supervision, performs scheduled cleaning, lubrication, electrical/mechanical adjustments, calibration, performance assurance, safety testing, and replacement of worn or out-of-tolerance parts on patient care, laboratory and related equipment. Unscheduled Corrective Maintenance Under supervision, diagnoses and corrects (within limits of ability and authority) minor malfunctions in medical, laboratory, and other related equipment; makes required performance measurements using conventional or custom test equipment; replaces defective parts; performs routine on sight assurance testing and recalibration of equipment in various locations in hospitals and clinics. Repairs and installations at this level are of a more basic level and somewhat routine. In-Service (Teaching or Training) Upon request, conducts technical in-service programs for nurses and medical staff on newly installed equipment, explaining theory of operation, calibration, operator maintenance responsibilities and safety; conducts similar in-services on other hospital equipment; conducts general electrical and safety programs as required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and technical theory programs for department staff and interested visitors.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology OR Certification by ICC/USCC as a Certified BMET OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Understands and employs standard and specialized testing equipment, such as, safety analyzer leakage meters, digital and analog multimeters, electronic thermometers, optical wedges, oscilloscopes, voltage, time, event, and temperature recorders, tachometers, biological and physical signal simulators, voltage, resistance, temperature and time standards, and waveform generators.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled cleaning
• lubrication
• electrical/mechanical adjustments
• calibration
• performance assurance
• safety testing
• replacement of worn or out-of-tolerance parts on patient care, laboratory and related equipment
• diagnoses and corrects (within limits of ability and authority) minor malfunctions in medical, laboratory, and other related equipment
• makes required performance measurements using conventional or custom test equipment
• replaces defective parts
• performs routine on sight assurance testing and recalibration of equipment in various locations in hospitals and clinics
• conducts technical in-service programs for nurses and medical staff on newly installed equipment, explaining theory of operation, calibration, operator maintenance responsibilities and safety
• conducts similar in-services on other hospital equipment
• conducts general electrical and safety programs as required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and technical theory programs for department staff and interested visitors

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree