Location Detail:

St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail:

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Nights and weekends as needed. On call rotations as needed. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole, rather than a single member organization. With the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll, benefits, performance management system, service recognition programs and other common practices across the system.

Position Summary:

Technician that has responsibilities for checking, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of biomedical equipment, completes appropriate documentation, provides in-service education and works on special projects to guarantee safe, efficient and cost-effective utilization of medical technology. Blends traditional engineering techniques with mechanical capabilities to improve the quality of patient care. Reports to Clinical Engineer or Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Repairs, maintains and inventories a wide variety of biomedical equipment through assessment, troubleshooting and diagnosis. Requires the use of a variety of tools (i.e. electronic software, computers, specialized hand and power tools) to verify all medical equipment is in a safe and efficient working order.
• Documents work performed, utilizing database management system and/or written reports as per department procedure, to make certain appropriate records are maintained to meet hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Provides service and support to numerous HHC affiliates and contracted services throughout the state.
• Participates in the strategic planning for medical technology through pre-purchase assessment of medical devices/equipment and evaluation of replacement needs.
• Ensures that appropriate technologies are utilized in the hospital and provides input into the budgeting process.
• Educates staff on the proper use of biomedical equipment and user-type diagnostic procedures through a combination of formal in-services and informal training.
• Assists with special projects as necessary, by utilizing specialized knowledge and skills to ensure that the goals of HHC are achieved in a cost effective and patient centered manner.
• Designs, develops and refines techniques for biomedical equipment, testing of product performance to verify safe and proficient operation.
• Coordinates and collaborates with an internal team of multidisciplinary clientele to deliver a full range of quality services exceeding the customer requirements resulting in superior patient care and safety.
• Primary role is to maintain all-inclusive of patient beds, stretchers, scales, operating tables, patient lifts

Qualifications Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Technology preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience as a Biomedical Technician or related field.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team is required.
• Must be proficient with computers.
• Must have a strong customer focus.

We take great care of careers . With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .