Biomedical Equipment Technician

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) maintains, tests, and calibrates advanced diagnostic and Therapeutic Medical Equipment Systems, as assigned, to insure safe and proper operation. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on advanced medical equipment according to the departmental guidelines established in the Methodist Health System Policies & Procedures, as well as Federal, State, and Industry recognized standards. The BMET I documents all maintenance activities and seeks assistance of BMET II and Senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians as needed on more complex issues. The BMET I maximizes operator/patient safety by supporting the proper use, application and operational performance of basic diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment. This individual will perform safety testing on assigned diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment using specialized test equipment, tools and simulation devices. The BMET I installs, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates a variety of advanced medical equipment systems utilizing manufacturer’s service manuals and schematic diagrams. The BMET I will ensure that relevant documentation is current for all maintenance actions in the automated database. The BMET I will complete all paperwork within two working days of work completion. The BMET I is eligible for Biomedical Equipment Training and will attend such training at the discretion of the Biomed Team- leader or AVP. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Requirements

Maintain, test, and calibrate advanced diagnostic and Therapeutic Medical Equipment Systems.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on advanced medical equipment.
Document all maintenance activities.
Seek assistance of BMET II and Senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians as needed on more complex issues.
Maximize operator/patient safety by supporting the proper use, application and operational performance of basic diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
Perform safety testing on assigned diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment using specialized test equipment, tools and simulation devices.
Install, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate a variety of advanced medical equipment systems utilizing manufacturer’s service manuals and schematic diagrams.
Ensure that relevant documentation is current for all maintenance actions in the automated database.
Complete all paperwork within two working days of work completion.
Attend Biomedical Equipment Training at the discretion of the Biomed Team- leader or AVP.
Support the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Responsibilities

Maintains, tests, and calibrates advanced diagnostic and Therapeutic Medical Equipment Systems.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on advanced medical equipment.
Documents all maintenance activities.
Seeks assistance of BMET II and Senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians as needed on more complex issues.
Maximizes operator/patient safety by supporting the proper use, application and operational performance of basic diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
Performs safety testing on assigned diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment using specialized test equipment, tools and simulation devices.
Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates a variety of advanced medical equipment systems utilizing manufacturer’s service manuals and schematic diagrams.
Ensures that relevant documentation is current for all maintenance actions in the automated database.
Completes all paperwork within two working days of work completion.
Attends Biomedical Equipment Training at the discretion of the Biomed Team- leader or AVP.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.