THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I provides planned maintenance, safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, and routine and emergency service for general and specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering Manager. The technician follows manufacturer recommendations, applicable standards and codes, and accepted industry processes; diagnoses equipment problems; documents work; and coordinates with clinical staff and management to minimize disruption to hospital operations. The role supports effective teamwork and process improvement, helps identify and obtain parts and supplies, and may provide assistance and training to other technicians and clinical staff. It includes rotating on-call service coverage after normal business hours and may involve assignment as a Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician. The technician must maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance requirements. Work requires travel to Trinity Health facilities and training locations, and may involve hazardous environments and physically demanding tasks. The technician must be able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Sciences degree in a related field such as medical electronics or electronic technology, or equivalent military or related training.
Three to five years of experience, or equivalent, performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.
Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Working knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and field-specific test equipment; ability to train Clinical Engineering associates in the use and application of select test equipment.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA, and other regulations and standards relating to clinical equipment service and repair.
Ability to operate complex test equipment and analyze and interpret information from equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operating condition.
Basic understanding of personal computer operation and applications, including keyboard data entry.
Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks, and document actions taken.
Strong customer-service communication skills for working with hospital personnel and vendors.
Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training for clinical and professional staff on medical device operation and safety functions.
Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
Ability to concentrate while managing stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.
Ability to work in hazardous environments while following OSHA guidelines, including environments with electrical and mechanical hazards, pathogens, dust, inclement weather, temperature or humidity changes, radiation, fumes or vapors, sharp instruments or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
Ability to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak; near and far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors; sensory ability to distinguish temperature and surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and ability to detect and distinguish odors.
Ability to routinely carry or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally carry or lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull more than 100 pounds.
Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
Ability to travel to various Trinity Health locations and training facilities.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

CBET certification.

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
Follow manufacturer recommendations, standards, code requirements, and accepted industry processes when performing planned maintenance.
Diagnose equipment problems and perform corrective maintenance using relevant scientific and technical methods, documenting work to meet regulatory and standards requirements.
Notify equipment users, Clinical Engineering Managers, and the Regional Director of repair status and delays as necessary.
Work with clinical staff to resolve operational and scheduling issues while minimizing interference with hospital departments.
Determine required parts and supplies, select cost-effective sources, and submit parts requests according to established policies and guidelines.
Complete corrective and planned maintenance work-order documentation according to policy.
Promote teamwork, participate in group decision-making, work toward team objectives, and solicit feedback.
Seek ways to improve processes and reduce waste.
Order parts and supplies for emergency equipment service or repair within department guidelines; recommend test equipment and spare parts to the Clinical Engineering Manager or Lead Technician.
Provide rotating on-call service coverage after normal business hours, as assigned.
Assist and train Biomedical Equipment Technician I associates as assigned by Clinical Engineering Management.
Perform duties as Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Clinical Engineering Manager.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients, visitors, and medical staff.
Travel to Trinity Health, Ministry Organization, subsidiary, and/or training facilities as needed.