Engineering Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology and one year of full-time BMET work experience; an associate degree in either field and two years of full-time BMET work experience; completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years of full-time BMET work experience; or a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four years of full-time BMET work experience.
• Basic understanding of electronic and mechanical devices.
• Basic understanding of common patient-care medical devices and the ability to communicate about their use.
• Ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation supporting medical devices.
• Understanding of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to access public FDA 510(k) information about patient-care medical devices.
• Knowledge of device recalls and their purpose.
• Understanding of and support for customer service principles.
• Familiarity with the operations and environment being supported, such as a hospital or clinic.
• Unrestricted ability to attend on-the-job and offsite or out-of-state training requiring travel, potentially including overnight stays.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of patient-care medical equipment types and associated risks.
• Basic understanding of patient-care, radiographic, laboratory, and network equipment.
• Basic project management terminology.
• Knowledge of current technology and its uses in healthcare.
• Ability to perform duties with little supervision or as needed.
• Experience with a wide range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in healthcare delivery.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher and two years of full-time experience working in Biomedical Engineering.
• Current original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications for supporting and maintaining patient-care medical devices.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
• Experience in a hospital environment or with a medical equipment manufacturer, including work on patient-care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test and calibrate medical devices as part of preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot medical devices in clinical, bench, or depot settings as part of corrective maintenance.
• Install and inspect new trial or demonstration equipment before use.
• Ensure software, parts, and devices used in patient care are safe and meet applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory processes, including CMS, FDA GMP, and NJDOH requirements.
• Manage medical software and hardware systems, such as PACS, device integration, alarm management, and RTLS systems.
• Learn the proper use, care, and maintenance of medical devices and review technical manuals for product specifications and safety.
• Document maintenance and repairs and maintain records of maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot medical device networks to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Maintain inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
• Order repair parts, components, and supplies using HMH ERP systems as required.
• Maintain logs of equipment received and sent for repair and maintenance.
• Document devices that do not meet specifications and refer them to biomedical engineering leaders for assignment.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and devices between Biomedical Engineering and device-owner sites or departments, and source couriers as directed.
• Perform repairs on devices as directed.
• Stay informed about changes, enhancements, features, and versions of equipment and machines in use.
• Attend on-the-job and offsite or out-of-state training, which may require travel and overnight stays.
• Travel to other HMH locations, including hospitals, urgent care, and primary care sites, as needed.
• Participate in on-call duties as directed by the BMET Supervisor and Biomedical Engineering Director.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds and stand at least six hours per day.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits