Biomedical Equipment Technician II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units in an accredited college or university with a major in electronics or a related area or completion of an advanced military electronics school.
One-year experience in the repair, maintenance or modification of medical equipment.
Additional-qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
A.A. and D.C. network analysis; electronic circuits, systems, tubes and transistors and related math; electronic test equipment; a wide range of complex medical equipment normally found in an acute-care hospital; occupational hazards and safety precautions; safety standards for electrical apparatus; state electrical codes; related hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
React quickly and calmly to equipment malfunctions in emergency situations; install, modify, repair, maintain and locate defects in a variety of medical equipment; read and interpret circuit diagrams; maintain written records; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Repairs and adjusts a variety of complex medical equipment; utilizes schematic diagrams and test instruments to locate malfunctions; develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for medical equipment; assists in testing and evaluating equipment prior to purchase.
Modifies and/or fabricates medical equipment to conform to new specifications or requirements.
Performs equipment and circuit safety inspections; records electrical measurement readings on equipment history files, assuring compliance with hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
Assists in developing and providing in-service training programs related to safe operation of medical equipment.
May train other technicians; may assign, train and review the work of Biomedical Equipment Technician I's.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employee pays portion of premium). Dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000). Option to purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan for pre-tax payment of health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
County Retirement Plan under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for those age 50+). Roth IRA also available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, or up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs.
Parking Supplemental: Up to $20 per pay period for employees paying for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (max 8 hours/month) to participate in children's school activities.