Biomedical Equipment Technician

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

1d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is currently seeking a skilled and dependable Medical Equipment Service Technician to join our team. The Medical Equipment Service Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and calibration of various medical equipment throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to follow manufacturer and company procedures while maintaining our high standards for equipment performance, safety, and quality of service. Technicians are expected to use their technical troubleshooting skills to effectively diagnose problems, repair, and calibrate medical equipment within operating specifications per the manufacturer’s service manual.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
4+ years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment required
Must be capable of troubleshooting biomedical devices and related equipment
Must possess knowledge about the proper use of diagnostic tools, test equipment, and software, where applicable
Experience working with medical hardware, software, and equipment products required
Must understand medical device usage within a healthcare environment
Ability to follow through on issues to a resolution
Ability to interact with all levels of hospital personnel, including management staff, consulting staff, clinicians, and clinical administrators
Familiarity with process improvement activities required
Knowledge of healthcare operations and the use of medical technology in a healthcare environment required
Must be able to function as part of a team while providing a high level of quality service
Understand and comply with applicable standards and regulations
Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and administrative team members

Nice To Haves

AAMI certification preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and calibrate patient care medical devices
Perform quality assurance inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations
Maintain vendor-recommended preventive maintenance programs
Maintain a cost-effective inventory, utilizing second sources of replacement materials required to service and maintain medical devices within the facilities
Maintain appropriate service and calibration documentation in accordance with applicable laws and standards
Assist with training clinical personnel in user operation and equipment maintenance
Recommend the use of outside service personnel, as required
Provide technical training to all other Medical Equipment Technicians (MET) concerning patient care medical devices
Attend pertinent service and training seminars as required to enhance skill level and decrease device operational costs post-warranty
Assist with equipment planning and pre-purchase evaluations of new equipment
Assist with acceptance inspections, relocation of existing equipment, and installation of new equipment when required
Attend Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) Department and Medical Services Division staff meetings
Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance
Review the outcome of preventive maintenance actions and recommend improvements to the department manager
Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians
Recommend new equipment and testing procedures
Provide in-service educational programs on the use of equipment
Perform special projects as assigned
Perform duties in accordance with Mount Laurel Animal Hospital’s Core Values, safety protocols, company policies, and procedures