Biomedical Technician 3

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Clinical Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Biomedical Technician 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Biomedical Technician 3 performs a variety of routine tasks, including the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex biomedical equipment. Additionally, an employee in this position provides technical guidance to other junior technicians and relevant subordinate staff within the department. The Biomedical Technician III works within the Clinical Engineering section of Facilities Operations & Planning, maintaining clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Performs a variety of tasks, including the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex biomedical equipment. The Biomedical Technician III will be utilizing standard and specialized electronic test equipment and tools to perform calibration, maintenance, and repairs of medical equipment. Supports multiple hospitals, specialized laboratories, and clinical research facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate medical equipment documentation.
Supervises services provided by outside vendors to ensure quality and scope of services are met.
Maintains current knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that apply to the clinical equipment.
Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
Orders parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
Provides technical guidance, mentoring, and training to other employees in the department.
Serves as a reference source for engineering and clinical staff with regards to appropriate procedures for the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment.
Uses office automation hardware and software and diagnostic service software.
Updates medical equipment technical library as new versions are available.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Repairs, tests, and calibrates most classes of medical equipment according to OEM recommendations.
Performs departmental audits/rounds and inventory reconciliation.
Serves as a member of hospital’s Environment of Care, Medical Equipment and/or other appropriate committees.
Prioritizes workload effectively and complete all work assignments in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate medical equipment documentation as required by current policies and procedures.
Responds to medical devices recalls and documents action in the ECRI and the CMMS databases.
Orders parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment to maintain required par levels.
Documents work order time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintains documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures.
Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization and cost containment.