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UNMHSCHS

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II

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What they do

A Biomedical Equipment Technician maintains medical and laboratory equipment and instruments, provides repairs and inspections, and tests and calibrate equipment.

$54,367 / year median in New Mexico

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department:
Clinical Engineering FTE:
1.00
Full Time Shift:
Rotating Position Summary:
Perform advanced level detailed and exacting work in the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of a variety of powered and non-powered biomedical equipment used for diagnostic, monitoring, treatment and care of hospitals and clinic patients. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards for medical devices. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.
Detailed responsibilities:
    BIOMED EQUIPMENT
    • Perform complex installations, inspections, maintenance and repairs of biomedical equipment used for diagnostic and treatment of patients
    • SAFETY
    • Interpret data information to ensure adherence to electrical safety standards by conducting maintenance safety inspections on a variety of biomedical equipment
    SAFETY TESTING
    • Perform a variety of safety tests on medical equipment and institute corrective measures; document and maintain accurate records; may compose reports of a technical nature
    DOCUMENTATION
    • Maintain accurate and complete documentation of work orders and safety inspection records of all equipment and services performed
    • QUALITY
    • Participate in the development of quality control and preventive maintenance designs and programs
    TECHNICAL DEVELOP
    • Develop and maintain the technical skills needed to perform the work of the position by attending supplementary educational programs
    TRAINING & SERVICE
    • Provide technical assistance and instructions to Hospitals staff regarding medical equipment; provide quality service to internal and external customers
    • LEAD
    • Serve as project lead to lower level employees; assist in training of new personnel staff
    DEVELOPMENT
    • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
    RELATED WORK
    • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.
    Education:
    Essential:
    • Associate Degree Education specialization:
    Essential:
    • Technical, Electronics or equivalent
    Military Training Experience:
    Essential:
    Patient care equipment maintenance, modification, testing, inspection, particularly electronic devices3 years directly related experience
    Nonessential:
    No preferred experience
    Credentials:
    Nonessential:
    • AAMI National Medical Equipment Association Certification
    Certified BioMedical Equipment Technician Physical Conditions:
    Lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and items between 50 and 100 pounds or more with assistancePerform work in unusual positions using full body mobility with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, twisting, and turning Working conditions:
    Essential:
    • May be required to work on ladders or scaffolding
    Sig Hazard:
    Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
    • May be required to travel to various work sites