Biomedical Equipment Technician

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

About The Position

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on medical electronic equipment to ensure that equipment complies with applicable safety standards. The technician evaluates and analyzes equipment problems, performs repairs to the component level, and may respond to emergency equipment issues. The role also supports hospital staff with technical assistance, equipment use, maintenance documentation, parts inventory, training, and evaluations of newly purchased equipment. The position serves as a resource to technicians as needed for major equipment problems throughout the hospital.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a related Computer Science discipline, or an accepted equivalent.
Expertise in two specific equipment modalities.
Ability to inspect equipment and perform routine repairs.
Ability to perform calibrations and safety inspections.
Ability to use a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronics test equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.
Physical ability to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Biomedical Equipment Technology experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Successful completion of a Military Biomedical Equipment Technician program may substitute for the education requirements.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for both the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Inspect medical electronic equipment and perform routine to complex repairs, including component-level repairs.
Analyze equipment problems and determine the appropriate repair approach, including in emergency situations.
Perform calibrations and safety inspections.
Provide technical support and information to staff, employees, vendors, and manufacturers, and assist staff with equipment use.
Support maintenance and engineering personnel with electronic equipment problems so repaired equipment is returned to service promptly.
Document equipment maintenance activity and maintain accurate records of equipment sent out, parts ordered, and parts received.
Maintain records for each piece of medical equipment, tracking repairs, calibrations, inspections, and modifications.
Research, order, and maintain replacement-parts inventory for repairs and inspections.
Conduct staff training and in-services for medical staff on proper and safe equipment use.
Evaluate complex equipment to determine whether newly purchased equipment meets users’ requirements and manufacturers’ claims.
Serve as a resource person to assist technicians with major equipment problems throughout the hospital, supporting prompt and accurate resolution.