Biomedical Equipment Technician I

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for the repair, testing and calibration of clinical equipment, devices, instruments and systems. Inspects, installs and provides scheduled maintenance of clinical equipment. Supports clinical equipment, medical staff, technicians, and administrators with technical assistance and advice.

Requirements

A minimum of six months of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
Must have mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Knowledge of electronic theory, technology and test equipment.
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment.
Basic knowledge of computers, servers, networks and Windows operating systems.
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to drive to various Network locations.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if approved.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment, which may include some specialized equipment such as Dialysis to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network.
Repairs defective medical equipment, which may include some specialized equipment such as Dialysis equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network.
May be required to oversee manufacturer or third party vendors.
Will also help with other equipment/devices that the Department supports.
Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas as assigned.
Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.
Maintains accurate records for all work performed.
Entry and or paperwork should be completed on a timely basis.
Participates in staff in-service educational programs.
Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required
Provides technical consultation to other department personnel.
Performs evaluation of equipment failures to identify trends, design and/or use problems.
Performs installations of clinical equipment and other technical devices.
Assures applicable clinical equipment and product recall actions are completed as required.