Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) - Digital Technology Services

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune, NJ

5d•$35

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Biomedical Engineering Technician I (BMET I) maintains medical equipment readiness and ensures conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing schedule maintenance, repairs, end-user support, and installations. BMET technicians support compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety.

Requirements

AS degree in Electronics or AS degree in Biomedical Engineering or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with minimum of 2 years full time experience working on electronics equipment.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
Demonstrates basic functions of customer service and support of electronic/mechanical devices.
Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
Perform duties with some supervision.
BMET technicians have experience in a wide-range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in the delivery of healthcare.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

AS degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
Full time experience working in Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Tests and calibrates medical devices (preventive maintenance).
Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
Installs and inspects new, trial and/or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection).
Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH, etc.).
Educates oneself in the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices.
Reviews technical manuals for understanding of product specifications and safety.
Maintains comprehensive records of all maintenance and repair activities, documenting each action thoroughly.
Troubleshoots medical device networks and reports findings/issues to leader.
Maintains inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using HMH ERP system(s).
Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance.
Transports and sources couriers devices, maintained by Biomedical Engineering, between Biomedical Engineering and the device owner site/location/department for maintenance, or supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed.
Performs minor repairs on devices as directed.
Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to the equipment and machines with which you work.
Attends on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays.
Travels to all Hackensack Meridian Health locations (hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc.) as needed.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.

Benefits

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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