Biomedical Technician II

Mass General Brigham•Weymouth, MA

6d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician II installs, calibrates, repairs, and inspects medical equipment and solves complex problems in the field. The position does not require patient care. It is based onsite at 541 Main Street, with a 40-hour workweek on the day shift. The role is part of The General Hospital Corporation within Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Biomedical Technology, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Two to three years of experience as a biomedical equipment technician.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with team members and customers at all levels.
Ability to test and troubleshoot medical devices using specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, and occasionally maneuver and lift heavy equipment.
Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
Ability to perform during routine, emergency, and other stressful situations.

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, and perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on medical devices.
Provide information for development of testing protocols, as applicable.
Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and correct them.
Perform difficult equipment repairs requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, including board- or component-level repairs for electrical devices.
Participate in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revisions, and provide technical feedback for device evaluations.
Make periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess medical devices and systems, note trends, and work with the Team Leader to develop and implement solutions to recurring problems.
Instruct department staff and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medical equipment.
May inspect BMET tasks and coordinate project implementation.