Biomedical Equipment Technician III

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III provides repair and maintenance services for assigned medical equipment, meeting manufacturer specifications or complying with the AEM program. The role requires expert working knowledge of durable medical equipment, the ability to evaluate equipment failures and identify trends or design and use problems, and readiness to take an initial look at every modality. The technician may participate in pre-purchase evaluations and provide subject-matter expertise, project management, technical and clinical consultation, and in-service support. The position supports equipment installation and de-installation, minimizes equipment downtime and costs, assists with other equipment as needed, and provides on-call support—including travel to other Network locations. It also includes operational leadership, supervision and instruction of personnel on clinical equipment safety and maintenance, and potentially serving as a temporary manager when management is absent. The technician must maintain accurate service records, comply with regulatory requirements, follow safe work practices, protect confidential information, and support the Network’s service excellence, performance improvement, and disaster response efforts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electronic technology, technical school training, military specialized training, or appropriate years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
Five years’ experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician II.
Formal training with certificates in five unique device classes.
Five projects as a Key Contributor or Lead Tech.
Electronics fundamentals class.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive to various Network locations.
Extensive mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Extensive knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment.
Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams, and other technical information.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as they relate to clinical equipment.
Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of computers, servers, networks, and software.
Ability to participate in the on-call rotation and provide on-call support as required.

Nice To Haves

Specialty knowledge developed through seminars, journal reading, and communications with other service providers.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain assigned equipment according to manufacturer specifications or the AEM program.
Accurately document medical equipment service and maintenance.
Provide expert working-level knowledge of durable medical equipment and take an initial look at every modality.
Participate in pre-purchase evaluations and provide consultation and subject-matter expertise when assigned.
Perform project management duties, including technical and clinical consultation and in-service support.
Evaluate equipment failures to identify trends and design or use problems.
Assist with medical equipment installation and de-installation.
Provide on-call support for assigned equipment, including travel to other sites.
Minimize equipment downtime and costs where possible.
Assist with repair and maintenance of non-assigned equipment.
Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Perform work safely, report unsafe conditions and hazards, and complete required safety training and e-learning on time.
Support the organization’s disaster response efforts.
Provide technical consultation to department personnel.
Supervise and instruct biomedical and department personnel in safe equipment use, application, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair.
Provide operational leadership to assigned personnel or projects and potentially serve as a temporary manager in the absence of management.
Provide in-service training to the department or other departments after attending service or other schools, as required.
Maintain confidentiality and properly release information.
Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards and performance improvement practices.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and comply with attendance, dress code, safety, and risk-mitigation policies.
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide support as required.