THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager. This position is eligible for voluntary travel to other nationwide Trinity Health sites as needed, which are outside of normal location coverage. While on site at these locations, the position will receive a significantly higher hourly rate.

Requirements

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two-years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical equipment per policy.
• Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
• Ability to train CE associates on use and application of select test equipment.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
• Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard.
• Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.

Nice To Haves

• BioMed, BMET, CBET, Bio-Med, CE, Clinical Engineer, BioMedical Technician, HTM, Healthcare Technology Management, BioMedical Equipment Technician, CLES

Responsibilities

• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements.
• Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management of repair status and delays as necessary.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, works to accomplish team objectives and projects, and solicits feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment.
• Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by CE Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
• Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

Benefits

• Eligible for travel to other nationwide Trinity Health sites as needed.
• Significantly higher hourly rate when traveling to other nationwide Trinity Health sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree