Biomedical Equipment Technician

Stanford Health Care • Pleasanton, CA

5d • $56 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) provides a link between technology and patient care in surgical and intensive care units; diagnostic and therapeutic treatment units; clinics; laboratories; and medical equipment distribution areas. The BMET is expected to support a wide variety of medical devices in use at an academic medical center in conjunction with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan. The BMET is responsible for completing all given assignments within the parameters of the department performance standards.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve routine, specialized, and advanced technology problems
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to have good dexterity and strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related safety procedures
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
• Skill: to repair simple to complex medical devices, recognizing the importance of concentrating efforts on the areas of greatest financial impact

Responsibilities

• Complies with Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and actively participates in continuous education and training.
• Demonstrates acceptance of patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life style, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.
• Documents all scheduled and unscheduled work performed in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
• Follows all SH&C/LPCH safety guidelines and infection control policies and procedures for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Handles hospital and department computer workstations, software packages, websites, and files with appropriate care and respects all copyrighted material.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to hospital business and HIPAA compliance.
• Periodically provides weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage, including call-back emergency coverage.
• May be required to service equipment on any shift if delays would adversely affect patient care.
• Primary responsibility is to provide technical support in handling specific logistical activities in defined support areas.
• The BMET functions as team member within a workgroup.
• Provides technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls while consistently demonstrating the ability to assess priorities and escalate more difficult tasks to properly trained staff.
• Understands and adheres to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
• People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree