Biomedical Equipment Technician

Sonoma Valley Hospital•Sonoma, CA

21h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Plant Operations Manager, the Biomedical Equipment Technician maintains the Clinical Engineering program by repairing, testing, calibrating, and deploying biomedical equipment. The role schedules preventive maintenance and repairs, oversees warranty and third-party repairs, and maintains records for service agreements, warranties, recalls, and end-of-life or service notifications. The technician follows regulatory and safety requirements and provides technical guidance and training to leaders, coworkers, and clinical equipment users. The role also provides on-call availability during scheduled off-hours and maintains current job knowledge and proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of basic and critical medical equipment service experience in a healthcare or military setting required.
BMET Program certification required.
Proficiency in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment repairs, including proper use of diagnostic tools, test equipment, and software.
Knowledge of biomedical equipment and regulatory standards for maintenance and corrective repair.
Strong customer service skills, including professional communication and collaborative problem-solving with all organizational levels and third-party vendors.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products and CMMS software.
Effective time management and ability to manage rapidly changing priorities with a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering.
AAMI certification.
Manufacturer training in biomedical equipment modalities.

Responsibilities

Perform functional testing, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of basic to complex biomedical equipment at the hospital and off-site locations in accordance with agency regulations and HIPAA requirements.
Respond to user service requests, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform corrective action as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on specialized equipment when qualified, including sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound equipment, and anesthesia machines.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and warranty service for specialized equipment with leaders and vendors; oversee contracted service representatives for quality assurance.
Obtain authorization for high-cost equipment parts or repairs.
Maintain Clinical Engineering documentation in the hospital's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in accordance with policies and procedures.
Track service agreement terms, warranties, recalls, and end-of-life or service notices, and recommend equipment replacement timing or service agreement renewals.
Report or make recommendations to the supervisor regarding preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, service agreement terms, operational improvements, and incident investigations.
Provide or schedule in-service education for clinical users on proper operation, safety, and routine care of clinical engineering equipment.
Track trends in user errors and equipment damage, provide related in-service education, and report issues and outcomes to the Safety Committee.
Train backup BMET staff as assigned by the supervisor.
Track, respond to, and communicate details about product recalls.
Inspect, test, and/or calibrate incoming equipment before installation, following manufacturer manuals and applicable policies and procedures and using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
Collaborate with leaders to provide in-service education to clinical staff and deploy new equipment to clinical units.
Purchase or requisition service parts and spares for corrective maintenance or inventory replacement; suggest one-time or stock purchases and investigate alternative part sources for cost savings, quality improvement, or faster delivery.
Collaborate with Information Services to support HIPAA compliance and connectivity for new and existing biomedical devices.
Collaborate with the Director of Materials Management and other department leaders on equipment planning and pre-purchase evaluations.
Remove assets from service, including clearing HIPAA data and cleaning equipment, and coordinate returns to manufacturers, sales, or disposal with the Director of Materials Management.
Perform other assigned duties and provide scheduled on-call emergency services.
Maintain job knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, studying manuals, and reading technical publications.