Biomedical Equipment Technician I – Atrium Healths Carolinas Medical Center FT Days Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

• PRIMARY PURPOSE
• Performs simple to moderately complex technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices.
• Major Responsibilities
• + Works under supervision to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment.

Also assists with installing, calibrating, and testing new medical electronic devices and systems. Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff/vendor resources. + Completes assigned tasks on medical electronic devices as per manufacturers’ guidelines, relevant codes, standards, and company policies. This includes planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and work related to equipment disposition. + Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff when needed. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met. + Acts as a technical resource and mentor for Biomedical students (interns). + Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships. + Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor. Interacts with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information + Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.

• MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification / Registration / License
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Work Experience
• Six months experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair in either a school or on-the-job setting.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel). Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Walks, stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout the shift.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet. Also push with 50 lbs. of force and pull with 40 lbs. of force. Environment can include exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids; as well as mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• DISCLAIMER

• _All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

_ _This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders._