Biomedical Equipment Technician

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician repairs and maintains medical equipment and associated information technology. The role performs preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair; supports equipment safety and inspections; and provides education to clinical and support staff. The technician documents work, manages assigned equipment and preventive-maintenance needs, evaluates new products, and helps prioritize project work. The position also maintains knowledge of biomedical engineering network systems, assists with medical-device network security controls and audits, and works with the Information Security Officer to understand and comply with HIPAA and ePHI requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an associate or vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a related technology field, or qualifying equivalent experience.
A valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements.
Knowledge of electronic circuits and related information.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic knowledge of pneumatics and plumbing.
Effective written and oral communication with clinical hospital staff, departmental personnel, and vendors.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications for communications and educational presentations.
Knowledge of physical sciences as they apply to medical instrumentation and devices.
Ability to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace within the assigned area.
Ability to maintain knowledge of and commitment to job-specific measured competencies.

Nice To Haves

AAMI certification.
Relevant information technology certifications or training, such as A+/Net+, MCSE/MCSA, CCNA/CCDP/CCIE, CNE, PMI/PMP, or CCSA.
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education and certification requirements.
Current BMET/HETM students with one year of job-related experience in a healthcare environment, or BMET/HETM students in their last semester of completion, may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electronic medical equipment.
Ensure medical equipment safety through new-equipment acceptance inspections, inspections of borrowed or rental equipment, and scheduled safety and operational inspections of current inventory, following appropriate sterile procedures.
Conduct in-service education and information sessions with clinical and support staff.
Document work activity in equipment maintenance software and on required forms in a timely manner.
Manage equipment within the assigned core group and other assigned equipment, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and identified in-service needs, while meeting department preventive-maintenance completion thresholds.
Evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations or reports.
Ensure the proper operation and safety of patient-related equipment.
Participate in project assignments and prioritize tasks according to assigned deadlines.
Maintain working knowledge of biomedical engineering network systems, including infant and adult security networks, infusion-pump maintenance and reporting networks, electronic medical record middleware, RFID systems, and patient-monitoring networks.
Assist with medical-device network security controls and audits.
Work with the Information Security Officer to understand HIPAA and ePHI requirements and ensure Biomedical Engineering staff compliance.