Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role protects patients and staff by providing service support for medical equipment and medical computer systems. The technician manages the risks associated with therapeutic, diagnostic, treatment, and monitoring medical devices and associated systems. This includes conducting performance risk assessments, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance in accordance with regulatory agencies like The Joint Commission. The position also participates in processes for acquiring, implementing, maintaining, upgrading, and replacing medical equipment. Utilizing manufacturer training, on-the-job experience, and work-related knowledge, the technician evaluates medical equipment for preventive maintenance, including manufacturer and Alternate Equipment Management (AEM) procedures. A strong understanding of communications (wired and wireless) and network performance is essential for troubleshooting and repairing all biomedical equipment. Emergency on-call services are provided as scheduled.

Requirements

• Associates Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college, university, or technical school in electronics engineering technology; or biomedical equipment technology; or Information Technology required.
• Military biomedical training is also accepted.
• Education must include a thorough understanding of electronics and electrical theory, computer software, hardware and networking: strong understanding of mathematics, primary algebra: and the ability to read and understand technical manuals and interpret schematic diagrams.
• 4 years of experience in Biomedical/Clinical Engineering at a minimum required.
• Must have an understanding of operating systems, including Microsoft.
• Must have good verbal, written and graphical communication skills.
• Must be able to lift/handle 75 lbs.
• Must be accessible and available 24/7 when on call.

Nice To Haves

• Computer software, hardware and networking beneficial.
• Prefer experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical expertise in a wide range of medical equipment preferred, including knowledge of equipment operation, general design and troubleshooting.
• An understanding of computer software, hardware and wired/wireless networking preferred.
• One of the following certifications are preferred: A+ (Computer hardware/software), Network +, and/or other certifications considered.
• Preferred but not required Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES).
• Valid driver’s license if required to drive between sites.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients and staff by providing service support for medical equipment and medical computer systems.
• Manages the risks of therapeutic, diagnostic, treatment and monitoring medical devices and associated systems.
• Conducts performance risk assessments, safety inspections and preventative maintenance in accordance with the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the processes designed to manage the acquisition, implementation, maintenance, use, upgrades, and replacement of medical equipment.
• Utilizes manufacture training, on-the-job training and work related experiences to evaluate medical equipment for preventive maintenance processes, including manufacture and alternate equipment management (AEM) procedures as required by regulatory agencies.
• Utilizes knowledge of communications (wired and wireless) and network performance when troubleshooting and repairing all Biomedical equipment.
• Provides emergency on-call as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree