Biomedical Equipment Technician

Parkland Health • Parkland, FL

21d

About The Position

Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on medical electronic equipment to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards. The technician evaluates equipment problems, determines repair approaches, performs calibrations and safety inspections, and maintains accurate equipment maintenance records. The role also provides technical support and training to hospital staff and evaluates newly purchased equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a Computer Science-related discipline, or an accepted equivalent.
• Expertise in two specific equipment modalities.
• Ability to inspect equipment and perform routine repairs.
• Ability to perform calibrations and safety inspections.
• Ability to use a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronics test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff and management at all levels.
• Physical ability to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for both education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Biomedical Equipment Technology experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Successful completion of a Military Biomedical Equipment Technician program may substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform routine to complex equipment repairs, including component-level repairs; analyze problems and determine appropriate repair actions, including in emergency situations.
• Provide technical support and information to staff, employees, vendors, and manufacturers, and assist with equipment use.
• Support maintenance and engineering staff with electronic equipment problems and help ensure repaired equipment is operable in a timely manner.
• Document equipment maintenance activity and maintain accurate records of equipment sent out, parts ordered and received, and each item's repairs, calibrations, inspections, and modifications.
• Research, order, and maintain replacement-parts inventory for repairs and inspections.
• Conduct staff training and in-services on the proper and safe use of medical equipment.
• Evaluate complex equipment to determine whether newly purchased equipment meets user requirements and manufacturers' claims.
• Serve as a resource person 24 hours a day each week to assist technicians responding to major equipment problems throughout the hospital and support prompt, accurate resolution.

What This Job Offers

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