TKA CHOC BMET Operations - Biomedical Equiptech 3

Innovation Institute • Orange, CA

88d

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician III is responsible for performing planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on a broad range of patient care and selected support equipment in compliance with established standards. This role involves managing all assigned equipment and scheduling service, performing pre-acceptance inspections, and developing preventive maintenance procedures on equipment. The technician maintains files on procedures and manuals, ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals, and responds quickly to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns. Additionally, the technician researches and initiates orders for repair parts while working within established budget parameters, maintains a purchase order log, and validates invoices for payment. Informal training is provided to equipment users and Crothall Services Group staff as needed. The technician makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment and keeps the supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems. Participation in the Quality Improvement/Risk Management program is also required, along with maintaining an orderly and functional work environment. Emergency on-call responsibilities may be needed, and all significant asset-related actions must be documented in compliance with department practices. The technician participates in department meetings and collaborates with fellow technical personnel to stay updated on technical issues and device-related problems.

Requirements

• Associates degree in electronics/biomedical equipment technology, military training, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years servicing clinical/patient care equipment in a hospital environment.
• Valid driver's license required for field service positions requiring travel.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good communication and strong customer service skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications for tracking service histories and producing reports.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability and willingness to serve 'on-call' duty as required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections on patient care and support equipment.
• Manages all assigned equipment and schedules service.
• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develops PM procedures on equipment.
• Maintains files on procedures and manuals.
• Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated.
• Responds to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify operator complaints.
• Researches and initiates orders for repair parts within budget parameters.
• Maintains purchase order log and validates invoices for payment.
• Provides informal training to equipment users and staff as requested.
• Makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement/Risk Management program.
• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.
• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Documents all significant asset-related actions.
• Participates in department meetings.
• Collaborates with fellow technical personnel in department meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree