Biomedical Equipment Technician

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

106d

About The Position

The position involves performing electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, performance verification, repair, and installation of medical equipment. The role is crucial in ensuring that various biomedical equipment operates safely and effectively in a healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering, or an Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Two years' experience troubleshooting and repairing Physiological Monitoring Systems, Clinical Laboratory instruments, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and Radiological equipment preferred.
• Two years' experience performing electrical safety and preventative maintenance inspections and documentation as required for compliance with JCAHO and Department of Health Recommendations preferred.
• Experience using TruAssets CMMS and Fluke OneQA software preferred.
• Understanding of electricity and Ohm's law.
• Fundamental understanding of physiologic and biologic processes as related to physiologic monitoring systems.
• Understanding of solid state electronics and semiconductor theory.
• Working knowledge of fluid dynamics and basic Physical Science.
• Extensive knowledge using a Volt Ohm Meter, electrical safety analyzer, patient simulator and automated diagnostic and test equipment.
• Fundamental understanding of computers, networks and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs Biomedical Equipment including Physiological Monitoring Systems, Clinical Laboratory Equipment, and Radiological Equipment.
• Maintains and repairs nurse call systems, televisions, television signal distribution systems, and voice paging systems.
• Performs electrical safety and preventative maintenance inspections and documentation as required for compliance with The Joint Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Health recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree