Biomedical Technician Assistant

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Biomedical Engineering department. This position involves managing parts orders, maintaining equipment records in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and assisting technicians with various tasks. The role requires a foundational understanding of inventory control and the ability to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks. Additionally, the assistant will handle documentation, answer phone calls, and may support budget-related activities. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
Two (2) years of experience in equipment/parts inventory systems and software or equipment/parts ordering.
Strong leadership ability.
Good organizational skills.
Independent and critical thinking skills.
Sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronic and computer related work.

Responsibilities

Receives parts orders, logs information, and distributes them.
Creates and deletes new equipment in CMMS and updates inventories.
Runs CMMS reports and creates custom reports.
Performs QA on work orders of technicians.
May assign work orders when the Lead Tech needs assistance or is away.
Assists technicians by performing tasks such as holding, lifting, and/or moving equipment, tools, or materials.
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of storeroom inventory and inventory control procedures.
Performs basic equipment maintenance tasks and trouble calls.
Assists Biomedical Engineering technicians with routine and preventive maintenance work orders on building systems and equipment.
May independently perform basic PMs and repairs.
Occasionally acts as a relief for technicians during manpower shortages and excessive preventive maintenance periods.
Maintains documentation of services provided through completion of time sheets, timecards, work orders, inventory sign-out sheets, quick calls, and all regulatory compliance forms.
Answers phone calls and routes or completes follow-up.
May provide assistance with the budget process, credit card purchases, and purchase orders.
Performs other duties as assigned.