Biomedical Equipment Technician I - 1st shift

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Personnel in the Biomedical Equipment Technician I position are responsible for maintenance, repair, calibration and support of both basic and moderately sophisticated medical equipment throughout Erlanger Health System.

Requirements

• Certificate of Electrical /Electronic Technology or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• None

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or equivalent military or work experience
• This is an entry-level position. One year of experience maintaining medical or clinical electronic equipment in a hospital type environment is desirable.
• Certification by the ICC as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
• A+ certification

Responsibilities

• Performance of maintenance, repair, and calibration of hospital general biomedical equipment.
• Documentation of preventative maintenance, repairs, and work activities to meet CMS and other accrediting agencies requirements and departmental business needs.
• Assist with installation, modification, and repair of new and existing medical equipment systems.
• Support of computerized medical or clinical equipment and associated networks.
• Coordination of vendor repairs and documentation of vendor activities according to departmental practices.
• Assistance with new equipment technical evaluation and implementation of new equipment.
• Assistance with investigation of incident reports regarding equipment in area of responsibility.
• Instruction of other Technology Management staff in the maintenance and repair of medical and/or communication systems.
• Development and presentation of in-service educational programs for hospital personnel.

What This Job Offers

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