THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

About The Position

Within an assigned service area, the Biomedical Equipment Technician provides planned maintenance, safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, and routine and emergency service for general and specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment assigned by the Clinical Engineering Manager. Equipment may include anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, and laboratory equipment. The posting considers candidates for BMET I, II, and Senior positions. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable standards and codes, and accepted industry processes. The role includes documenting work, coordinating equipment service with clinical users, supporting medical-device connectivity and intermediate network troubleshooting, identifying patient-safety risks, collaborating with IT and vendors, supporting regulatory inspections, analyzing equipment trends, and training clinical staff. The role also provides rotating on-call coverage after normal business hours and may assist and train BMET I and II technicians. Candidates must meet at least one of the listed education or training pathways and have five years of experience maintaining medical devices or clinical equipment. The position requires specialized technical knowledge, including advanced understanding of electronics, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, networking, and medical-device cybersecurity, as well as familiarity with regulatory requirements. Physical demands include frequent movement, working in potentially hazardous environments, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and frequently pushing or pulling over 100 pounds. Travel to Trinity Health locations or training facilities may be required.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following: an associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field; equivalent military technical training; or a combination of education, technical training, and relevant BMET experience sufficient to perform the job's essential functions.
Five years of experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical equipment.
Specialized training from a manufacturer or third-party repair provider in areas such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ultrasound, ventilators, lasers, or laboratory analyzers.
Advanced understanding of electronics, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Advanced understanding of networking concepts and medical-device cybersecurity principles.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a specialty area.
Working knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and field-specific test equipment; ability to train Clinical Engineering associates in test-equipment use and application.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAP, FDA, and other regulations and standards relevant to clinical equipment service and repair.
Honesty, integrity, caring, and ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health's philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.
Intermediate understanding of personal computer operation and applications, keyboard data entry, ability to follow complex written instructions, and ability to document actions taken.
Ability to operate complex test equipment and analyze and interpret information from equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment condition.
Strong customer-service and communication skills for working with hospital personnel and vendors.
Ability to maintain current understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards and state and federal regulations.
Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training for clinical and professional staff on medical-device operation and safety.
Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
Ability to concentrate under stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.
Ability to work in hazardous environments while following OSHA guidelines, including potential exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards, pathogens, dust, inclement weather, temperature or humidity changes, radiation, fumes or vapors, sharp instruments or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
Ability to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak; near and far vision, depth perception, color distinction, temperature and surface sensing, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and ability to detect and distinguish odors.
Ability to routinely carry or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally carry or lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull over 100 pounds.
Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and travel to various Trinity Health locations and training facilities.

Nice To Haves

CBET certification or progress toward CRES, CHTM, or another relevant industry certification.

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance on general and specialized clinical equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, standards, codes, and accepted industry processes.
Service specialized equipment, including equipment such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, lasers, and laboratory analyzers.
Diagnose equipment problems using relevant scientific and technical principles; perform corrective maintenance and document work to meet regulatory and standard requirements.
Notify equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management about repair status and delays.
Coordinate with clinical staff to schedule and complete maintenance while minimizing disruption to hospital departments.
Determine replacement-part and supply needs, select cost-effective sources, submit parts requests according to policy, and obtain pre-approval when required.
Complete corrective and planned maintenance work-order documentation according to policy.
Support medical-device connectivity and perform intermediate network troubleshooting for connected equipment.
Identify and escalate potential patient-safety risks associated with device malfunctions.
Collaborate with IT, clinical staff, and vendors to resolve equipment and integration issues.
Participate in regulatory inspections and compliance audits as needed.
Analyze equipment issues and trends to improve reliability and performance.
Train clinical staff in the safe and effective use of equipment.
Promote teamwork, communicate with colleagues, participate in group decision-making, and solicit feedback.
Seek ways to improve processes and reduce waste.
Order parts and supplies for emergency service or repairs within departmental guidelines, and recommend test equipment and spare parts to the Clinical Engineering Manager or Lead Technician.
Provide rotating on-call service coverage after normal business hours according to policy.
Assist and train BMET I and II technicians as assigned by the Clinical Engineering Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Technician, Supervisor, or Clinical Engineering Manager.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance requirements, and adhere to them professionally.
Maintain a safe work environment for self and others and travel to Trinity Health locations, subsidiaries, or training facilities as needed.