Biomedical Equipment Technician Specialist

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician Specialist to join their highly skilled and collaborative team. This role involves working directly with clinical staff across the hospital to ensure that medical equipment is safe, reliable, and ready when it is needed most. The position requires hands-on work, using technical tools, diagnostic equipment, and critical thinking to keep medical equipment in top working condition. The technician will also collaborate with a team of experienced technicians who are approachable and willing to share knowledge. The ideal candidate is someone who learns quickly, takes initiative, communicates clearly, works well independently and as part of a team, and understands the importance of patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) of the below qualifications required: Associates degree in biomedical equipment or electronics and five (5) years experience. Equivalent and measurable military training in the biomedical field. Manufacturing training may be considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and compliance (CMMS, NFPA99, etc.) required.
• Demonstrated skill with various technical test and calibration equipment and manufacturer database programs (e.g. DVM, Oscilloscope, hand tools, or similar devices and programs, etc.) required.
• Previous experience interpreting mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Possess basic knowledge of network theory.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

• CBET Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, cleanings, calls for special servicing, evaluating service contracts, and ensuring equipment is available for safe operation.
• Efficiently employs the use of various test and/or calibration equipment per department procedure and protocol.
• Supports the introduction of new medical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance prior to clinical use.
• Maintains records on medical equipment, and prepares and organizes reports as necessary and/or requested.
• Assists department leadership in researching and obtaining proper medical equipment to meet the needs of the department and overall goals of Logan Health.
• In collaboration with leadership, may represent the department in various committees and meetings as requested.
• Serves as subject matter expert in regards to equipment.
• Professionally takes initiative, exercises independent judgement and troubleshoots equipment without direct supervision.
• Educates staff regarding the proper use and support of medical equipment.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of recent concerns, repairs, or recalls that might negatively affect the performance of the medical equipment.
• Assists, oversees, and monitors third party repairs per department procedure and protocol.
• Corresponds with manufacturer support/service centers to troubleshoot and identify and/or procure replacement components.
• Identifies and establishes protocols for safeguarding PHI on applicable (networked, wireless, etc.) equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount

What This Job Offers

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