Biomedical Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Salem, NH

3d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician I maintains and assists with medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment. The position does not require patient care. It is an onsite, regular role at North Shore Medical Center, with a 40-hour workweek on the day shift. The technician inspects medical devices and systems for safety and function, performs performance assurance and electrical safety testing, and carries out preventive maintenance and repairs. The role also responds to equipment issues in clinical or research areas, participates in evaluations, installations, and upgrades, and documents work performed. The technician instructs department staff and other technical staff in equipment testing, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Biomedical Technology; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience as a biomedical technician; 1–2 years is preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of interpersonal and communication skills when working with team members, front-line staff, and vendors.
Understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
Ability to learn and perform medical-device maintenance and troubleshooting using appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
Ability to use computer-based tools.

Nice To Haves

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (state license).
Personal Driver's License (New Hampshire).
MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report (MGB internal).

Responsibilities

Inspect newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function, and assign and attach appropriate control numbers and labels.
Conduct performance assurance and electrical safety testing.
Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas by evaluating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
Repair equipment using generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, including repairs to board or component level for electrical devices.
Participate in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revisions.
Make periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
Instruct department staff and other equipment technical staff in testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.
Document inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.