Biomedical Equipment Technician II - Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center FT Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. The technician will also install, calibrate, and test new medical electronic devices and systems. They will escalate complex issues, complete assigned tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and company policies, and provide technical advice to clinical staff. The position also involves mentoring entry-level technicians and interns, documenting all equipment maintenance, interacting with manufacturers, and recommending capital equipment replacements. Participation in educational programs is expected to maintain technical aptitude.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Two years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).
Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.
Walks, stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet.
Push with 50 lbs. of force and pull with 40 lbs. of force.
Environment can include exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids; as well as mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Position requires travel.
May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment.
Installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and systems.
Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff/vendor resources.
Completes assigned tasks on medical electronic devices as per manufacturers' guidelines, relevant codes, standards, and company policies, including planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment disposition.
Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff.
Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
Acts as a technical resource and mentor for entry level Biomedical technicians and Biomedical students (interns).
Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor.
Interacts with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information.
Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.
Recommends capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program