Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Baylor Scott & White Health•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Under the Clinical Engineering Manager, the Biomedical Equipment Technician II installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates medical equipment. The role may guide Biomedical Equipment Technician I staff and provide training on electrical safety, equipment operation, and care. It also monitors outside vendors to ensure service quality. The technician supports safe, reliable equipment operation through inspections, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, inventory management, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
Three years of experience.
Valid driver's license; out-of-state hires must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Prior regular biomedical experience; dialysis experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate assigned medical equipment, including most classes of equipment at the component level.
Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections, establish equipment baselines, evaluate equipment, interpret test results, and recommend solutions to performance deficiencies.
Monitor outside vendor service and ensure the quality of work performed.
Use equipment-appropriate diagnostic service software and department hardware and software to process and close work orders and preventive maintenance assignments.
Assist with evaluating new equipment, accessories, and supplies; inspect incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer instructions.
Train and cross-train new hires on systems and equipment, including testing, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
Maintain technical literature and supporting documentation for equipment to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including TJC requirements.
Assist in writing purchase specifications and may recommend new equipment, upgrades, or capital expenditures.
Accurately maintain work orders, maintenance histories, inspection records, inventory, reports, time, and expenses using the department's systems.
Process work requests and complete them promptly and professionally; order necessary parts and devices with management approval.
Maintain adequate parts inventory and keep issued tools and equipment clean, safe, and in working order.
Maintain technical skills and required certifications, follow safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment, and respond to emergencies to protect employees, patients, and facilities.
Report potential safety issues, recommend changes, champion departmental safety, and comply with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Provide professional, effective customer service and communicate equipment concerns or problems to the Clinical Engineering Manager and other Biomedical Equipment Technicians.
Collaborate with leadership to support organizational goals and meet performance and quality improvement targets.
May advise healthcare management on biomedical equipment and serve on committees or focus groups, including those related to risk management, environment of care, or safety.
Participate in an on-call rotation and perform other appropriate duties as required.