Biomed Tech - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The BMET 2 maintains clinical equipment through effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan, performing installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical equipment. The role performs preventive, predictive, repair, and other scheduled maintenance, with minimal supervision. It requires strong oral and written communication and customer service skills, along with maintaining equipment inventory and parts records. The BMET 2 has a comprehensive understanding of common clinical terminology and life sciences, including anatomy and physiology, and can resolve service-line customer service problems. The position supports clinical equipment, radiological equipment, and network medical systems, including acuity equipment used in direct patient care. The BMET 2 can oversee department-related projects, mentor BMET 1 technicians, and troubleshoot and repair medical equipment independently, including while on call.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field, or experience in lieu of education.
Biomedical work experience.
Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) within one year of hire.
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) within one year of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Comprehensive understanding of common clinical terminology and life sciences, including anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge of clinical equipment, radiological equipment, and network medical systems.
Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Ability to perform repairs and preventive maintenance with minimal supervision and troubleshoot equipment independently.
Experience in the assigned clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain clinical equipment using the Medical Equipment Management Plan.
Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair biomedical and related equipment.
Perform preventive, predictive, repair, and other scheduled maintenance with minimal supervision.
Maintain equipment inventory records and parts.
Communicate the use of supported devices and provide customer service support.
Support clinical, radiological, and network medical systems.
Oversee department-related projects.
Mentor BMET 1 technicians and teach basic skills to BMET level one technicians.
Provide comprehensive support for acuity equipment used in direct patient care.
Troubleshoot and repair medical equipment independently, including when on call.
Resolve service-line customer service problems.