IT Biomedical Engineering Technician III (BMET III)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•$40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineering Technician III (BMET III) works independently and maintains medical equipment readiness and ensures conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing more complex schedule maintenance, repairs, end-user support, and installations with limited supervision. BMET technicians support compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety.

Requirements

BS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 4 year fulltime BMET work experience, or AS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 6 years fulltime BMET work experience, or Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and 6 years fulltime BMET work experience, or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 8 years fulltime BMET work experience.
Demonstrates an advanced understanding and can communicate the use of all patient care medical devices including devices and systems used in high acuity care.
Demonstrates ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation used to support devices.
Demonstrates advanced understanding of computerized maintenance management systems.
Demonstrates ability to access public FDA 510k information about patient care medical devices.
Demonstrates advanced understanding of device recalls and their purpose.
Demonstrates advanced understanding and supports customer service principles.
Demonstrates advanced understanding of operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.).
Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
Demonstrates advanced understanding local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of various types of patient care medical equipment along with associated risks.
Demonstrates advanced understanding of patient care medical equipment, radiographic equipment, laboratory equipment, and network equipment.
Demonstrates terminology used in project management.
Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
Perform all duties with minimal supervision.
BMET technicians have experience in a wide-range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in the delivery of healthcare.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree, or higher, with 4 years full time experience working in Biomedical Engineering.
Possess various current OEM certifications for the support and maintenance of patient care medical devices.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
Experience in a hospital or industrial environment with experience in hospital related equipment.

Responsibilities

Tests and calibrates more complex medical devices (preventive maintenance).
Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
Installs and inspects new, trial and/or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection).
Adept at learning on the job as well as mentoring BMET I and II team members.
Collaborates with manufacturers on software, parts and/or devices for use in patient care.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH, and etc.).
Manages medical software/hardware systems (i.e. PACS Administrator, Integration Specialist, Alarm Management, RTLS Systems, etc.).
Educates oneself to remain current on the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices.
Reviews technical manuals for understanding of product specifications.
Maintains comprehensive records of all maintenance and repair activities, documenting each action thoroughly.
Troubleshoots medical device networks to ensure operational effectiveness.
Maintains inventory or repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using HMH ERP system(s).
Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance.
Documents and refers devices not conforming to specification for repair to biomedical engineering leader(s) for assignment.
Sources couriers devices, maintained by Biomedical Engineering, between Biomedical Engineering and the device owner site/location/department for maintenance, or supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed.
Performs repairs on devices as directed or needed.
Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, new features and versions related to the equipment and machines used.
Attends on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays.
Travels to other Hackensack Meridian Health locations (hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc.) as needed.
Participates in on-calls as directed by BMET Supervisor and Biomedical Engineering Director as needed.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.