Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

14h

About The Position

Under the direction of the management of the Clinical Engineering Department, the incumbent will perform integration and maintenance work on medical equipment. This includes performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting problems with highly sophisticated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer-based technology. The incumbent will also provide training to colleagues, vendors, and other personnel of the Yale New Haven Health System, and attend clinical education sessions to educate staff, students, and others on the operation, hazards, and healthcare necessity of the equipment.

Requirements

• Certification and/or proven record of training in the maintenance of technologically advanced equipment required.
• An associate's degree in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or comparable education) required.
• Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced equipment with a minimum of three (3) years of experience and proof of cost savings through personal maintenance efforts.
• OR Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced medical equipment with a minimum of one (1) year of experience and an associate's degree in a related field.
• OR Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced medical equipment with a minimum of an internship and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated capability and success in customer communication.
• Proficient use of electronic schematics, blueprints, troubleshooting manuals, and phone direction.
• Knowledge and daily use of safety policies, procedures, personal protective equipment, safety data sheets, and universal precautions.
• Ability to effectively lead the work of others.
• Ability to prioritize and handle high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's level degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical technical training is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance according to the Joint Commission, OSHA, other accrediting bodies, and departmental standards of all assigned equipment to ensure it functions safely and properly. Technicians will have quantifiable goals for completing scheduled maintenance work orders per year.
• Troubleshoots equipment logically to identify and correct malfunctions in a timely manner. Reactive maintenance requires communication with all relevant resources for timely repair, with work orders to be completed and equipment returned to service within 5 business days.
• Serves as a resource for the general operation of medical equipment for front-line patient care areas and contracting departments. Response timing to service requests will be measured and scored to ensure timeliness.
• Contributes to the creation and upkeep of orientation materials for new hires.
• Personal goals and team-building success factors will be part of the performance assessment at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees