Healthcare Technology Management Intern (Cover letter required)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Healthcare Technology Management Intern will learn to provide durable medical equipment repair and maintenance services with minimal assistance from the manufacturer. The intern will often work collaboratively and develop knowledge of electronic theory and be ability to troubleshoot equipment competently. The intern will learn to be responsible for the repair, test and calibrate Durable Medical Equipment. The intern will assist with some Project Management functions to support when tasked. Additional duties as may also be assigned.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Basic mechanical, electrical and electronics knowledge.
Basic knowledge of computers, servers, networks, and software.
Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology preferred.
High School Diploma required.
Must either be a recent graduate or be enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering , Electronic Technology or other related field.
Must be able to work in a manner aligned with OSHA requirements.
Open to recent graduates or current students enrolled in a two or four year college or university.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Work with the biomedical engineering team to follow any required education and learning plan.
Work with the team to support equipment throughout the Network.
Monitor and observe repair, testing, calibration and maintenance services as required.
Provide assistance to other biomedical engineering staff in performing repairs and maintenance to medical equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation on all services, test and maintenance provided.
As skill and experience allow, perform electrical safety, preventive maintenance and function test on various medical devices to department and manufacturer protocols as requested.
As skill and experience allow, repair defective medical and other devices to meet required specifications.
Participate in staff in-service educational programs and meetings as required.
Assist in pre-purchase evaluations if applicable.
Assist with research and technical consultation, depending on background.
Assist with installations and/or de-installation of medical equipment.
Assist with any product / equipment recalls and or alerts.
Read, review and understand items related to the Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory requirements.
Meet with region and departmental leadership regularly to tailor experience
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates Safe work practices, aligning with good judgement and accepted best practices with regards to Safety and mitigating Risks.
St Luke’s interns support the network by using their knowledge and talents to bring new ideas, creative solutions and technical skills to a variety of projects and tasks.
Supports a department’s goals by providing assistance, ideas and solutions.
Works independently to complete tasks by assigned deadlines, following instructions given by manager for short-term and long-term projects.
Collaborates with a team to work on projects and make process improvements.
Professionally communicates, effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time well.
Learns and utilizes technology, software/hardware, tools and/or internal processes to complete assignments and tasks.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.