THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Trinity Health•Grove City, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager. This role is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning and safety of medical equipment within the healthcare system. The technician will interact with clinical staff, manage parts and supplies, and document all maintenance activities.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in a related field of medical electronics, 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 and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
Ability to train CE associates on the use and application of select test equipment.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA, and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information to determine equipment operational condition.
Basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using a keyboard.
Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks, and document actions taken.
Strong customer service communication skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors.
Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.
Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.
Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines in hazardous environments.
Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak.
Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.
Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
Maintains a safe working environment.
Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

Nice To Haves

CBET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturer’s recommendations, standards, or code requirements.
Performs corrective maintenance procedures, including diagnosing problems using various scientific principles.
Documents all activities performed to comply with regulatory and standard requirements.
Notifies equipment users, CE Managers, and Regional Director of repair status and delays.
Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems, scheduling PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
Determines the need for replacement parts and supplies, selects cost-effective sources, and submits parts requests.
Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.
Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating in group decision-making, and working towards team objectives.
Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
Orders 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 for multiple hospitals and off-site locations after normal business hours on a rotating basis.
Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Technician I as assigned.
May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.