THCE Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the assigned service area, this role provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, and routine and emergency service for general and specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment. This includes equipment such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, and laboratory equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager. The position requires a strong understanding of the mission, vision, and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization, incorporating them into leadership behaviors and decisions. The technician will perform PM procedures using manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and acceptable processes. They will also perform corrective maintenance, diagnose problems using various scientific principles, and document all activities to comply with regulatory requirements. Communication with equipment users and management regarding repair status and delays is essential. The role involves interacting with clinical staff to resolve operational problems while minimizing disruption to hospital departments. Determining the need for replacement parts, sourcing them cost-effectively, and submitting requests are key responsibilities. Work order documentation must be completed accurately and per policy. Promoting teamwork, improving processes by reducing waste, and having the authority to order parts for emergency repairs are also part of the role. On-call service coverage after business hours is required on a rotating basis. The technician will provide assistance and training to junior Bio-Medical Equipment Technicians and may be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician. Maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance programs is crucial, ensuring ethical and professional conduct.

Requirements

Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5) or more years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical equipment.
Specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ultrasound, ventilators, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in specialty area.
Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
Ability to train CE associates on use and application of test equipment.
Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and the ability to input data using keyboard.
Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintain up to date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities.
Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak.
Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.
Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
Maintains safe working environment for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties.
Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

Nice To Haves

CBET or CLET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment.
Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturer’s recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes.
Performs services on specialized equipment in categories such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, and laboratory analyzers.
Performs corrective maintenance procedures, including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences.
Documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard requirements.
Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering Management of repair status and delays as necessary.
Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts requests using established policies and guidelines.
Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.
Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, and working to accomplish team objectives and projects.
Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of radiological and general medical equipment.
Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.
Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis.
Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Techs I and II as assigned by Clinical Engineering Manager.
May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; and other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.