Biomedical Equipment Technician II

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

16h•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Biomedical Equipment Technician II position is to provide safety checks, repairs, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all medical equipment. Service provided is patient centered. Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers. Communicates clearly to ensure understanding. Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible. Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers. Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service. Acts as a role model for Service Excellence. Maintains professional composure in the workplace. Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets. Demonstrates respect for patient rights. Performs all tasks assigned by Manager promptly, maintaining a professional demeanor. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include but not limited to the inventory, preventative maintenance schedules, nomenclatures and service history. Works with Hospital IT and vendors on change management, downtimes, and disaster recovery procedures and process for clinical Engineering systems. Applies knowledge of HIPAA and security industry standards and acts as department resource on ePHI and HIPAA queries. Maintains a clean and neat area. Completes all records required. Attends any training required as relevant to the job. Promotes excellent public relations for the Clinical Engineering Department. Assumes the professional responsibilities of a Biomedical Equipment Technician. Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Clinical Technology plus two (2) years of relevant experience required.
39-week Military Biomedical Equipment Repair School plus one (1) year of technical school may be considered equivalent to an Associate Degree.
Maintains operational knowledge of medical device technology, as well as various networking technologies and communications protocols used in healthcare.
Understands technical details in the applications of medical technologies.
Working knowledge of HL7, DICOM, TCIP and communications protocols.
Understanding of computer and network security.
Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide safety checks, repairs, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all medical equipment.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database, including inventory, preventative maintenance schedules, nomenclatures, and service history.
Collaborate with Hospital IT and vendors on change management, downtimes, and disaster recovery procedures for clinical engineering systems.
Apply knowledge of HIPAA and security industry standards, acting as a department resource on ePHI and HIPAA queries.
Maintain a clean and neat work area and complete all required records.
Attend required training relevant to the job.
Promote excellent public relations for the Clinical Engineering Department.
Assume the professional responsibilities of a Biomedical Equipment Technician.
Adhere to University Hospital’s compliance standards, including Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Stay informed about pertinent federal, state, and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.