Clinical Engineering Technician I - Liquid Profiling (3rd Shift)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

13d

About The Position

The Clinical Engineering Technician is responsible for organizing the installation and maintenance of equipment within the clinical molecular laboratory. The role supports laboratory equipment throughout its lifecycle, including acceptance inspections, installation and qualification, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and documentation. The technician also coordinates vendors, contractors, training, and equipment cross-correlations; supports department quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; and responds to requests and emergencies in clinical areas. Patient information must be treated as strictly confidential. This position is on the 3rd shift, with hours from 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. It requires evenings, weekends and/or holidays, and possible periodic travel. The work environment may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and biohazardous materials or chemicals, including formalin.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science field.
One year of experience repairing and/or troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
Ability to clearly explain previous experience.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods.
Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including criminal background check, drug screening, applicable credit check, and reference verification.

Responsibilities

Draft preventative maintenance procedures and correct or revise existing procedures.
Attend instrumentation training to learn equipment functions, basic programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Identify equipment problems, troubleshoot, and recommend repairs and spare parts.
Maintain basic computer literacy in operating systems and applicable software programs.
Maintain and expand professional and personal skills and knowledge of medical technologies.
Maintain effective working relationships with other departments and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Participate in service training for new technicians on laboratory equipment use and operation.
Perform or coordinate vendor and contractor scheduling for equipment installation, repairs, preventative maintenance, and training.
Perform initial acceptance inspections on new equipment and complete required paperwork.
Perform manufacturer- or department-directed device modifications and upgrades.
Perform or coordinate Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), and Function Verifications (FV) following equipment installation, repair, or preventative maintenance.
Compile, analyze, and submit data for review against equipment- or procedure-specific acceptance criteria after IQ, OQ, PQ, or FV activities.
Monitor and perform or coordinate departmental equipment cross-correlations.
Assist in ensuring the department completes routine preventative maintenance tasks.
Repair and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment when appropriate.
Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
Respond to emergencies in clinical areas and provide support as required and requested.
Interact with staff when appropriate and protect the confidentiality of all patient information.
Schedule and perform preventative maintenance inspections on instruments and complete associated paperwork accurately and on time.
Apply knowledge of applicable safety and electrical limits for health care equipment.
Contribute to department goals and objectives and follow department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
Support compliance with applicable regulatory and standard requirements, including CLIA, NYS, CAP, and ISO.
Accept and perform other duties as assigned.