Biomedical Technician

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

NPAworldwide - Watertown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Watertown, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Biomedical Technician role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of biomedical equipment within a healthcare setting. This position requires a strong understanding of medical technology and the ability to ensure that equipment operates safely and effectively. The technician will also be responsible for training staff on equipment use and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance.
• Approve potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes are adhered to.
• Maintain supplies inventory by foreseeing needs, counting stock, placing orders, and verifying delivery.
• Direct operation of biomedical equipment by providing demonstrations, supplying information and data, instructing others in the care and use of equipment, and answering all questions.
• Keep biomedical equipment in working order by performing tests, following preventive maintenance guides, repairing and troubleshooting breakdowns, evaluating service contracts, ordering special services if necessary, and maintaining inventories.
• Prepare reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information.
• Update job skills and knowledge by reading technical journals, taking advantage of educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks.
• Keep patient information confidential.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by fulfilling and recommending procedures, performing safety tests, complying with codes, and guiding and training health care and medical personnel.

Requirements

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering or technology.
• Electronic repair background.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good technical skills.
• Comfortable in a lab environment.
• Documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Clinical lab testing experience.
• Analyzing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to create a safe environment.
• Equipment calibration and repair skills.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Sterilization techniques.
• Training management capabilities.
• Conceptual skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Flexibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Bio Med Equipment Technician preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Excellent benefits package including affordable tuition and opportunities for learning.