THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Trinity Health • Davenport, IA

2d • 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 organization. The technician will interact with clinical staff, manage parts and supplies, and maintain detailed documentation. The position also involves on-call responsibilities and may include training junior technicians or acting as a Lead Technician.

Requirements

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience 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 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.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
• Basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard.
• Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
• Strong customer service communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.

Nice To Haves

• CBET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturer’s recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes.
• Performs corrective maintenance procedures including diagnosing problems using various scientific principles and documents results to comply with regulatory and standard requirements.
• Notifies equipment users, CE Managers, and Regional Director of repair status and delays as necessary.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts requests using established policies and guidelines.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Orders parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment (based on department guidelines).
• Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Technician I as assigned by Clinical Engineering Management.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Benefits

• Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

What This Job Offers

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