BioMed Technician I

The Biomedical Technician I works under the supervision of the Director. Performs installation, service, calibration, evaluation, documentation and preventive maintenance to general electronic, and low risk clinical electronic equipment including, but not limited to: diagnostic, therapeutic, and physiological monitoring equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Speaks clearly, precise hand/eye coordination. Fine motor skills and ability to manipulate small items and equipment.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates appropriately, is courteous, outgoing and expresses an attitude of pride toward Mosaic Life Care.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting and reaching, climbing steps\ladder, pushing, pulling (50-250 lbs.), coordination, reaching, using hands, lifting 50 lbs., 20-20 vision correctable with ability to distinguish colors; hearing, ability to remain seated.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Manipulates numbers, interprets data, calculates, understands, explains, assesses, remembers, concentrates, follows instructions, organizes and adapts.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual (including ability to distinguish colors), auditory, and tactile.

Exposure to Hazards

• Possible contact with high voltage, x-rays and radioactive equipment.
• Use of chemicals and equipment producing heat or fumes.
• Risk of exposure to infectious or communicable diseases.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Performs installation, service, calibration, evaluation, safety inspection, documentation and preventive maintenance to a variety of general electronic and low risk clinical equipment. This is accomplished through use of manufacturer''s specifications and service information, and established industry and regulatory safety standards. This equipment includes, but is not limited to: diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, policies, and regulations from governing organizations such as, JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.
• Attends equipment service training classes as necessary.
• Provides accurate documentation of all work performed through work orders and updating of history files.
• Sets up preventive maintenance procedures as applicable.
• Orders parts or coordinates service as needed to complete repairs of equipment by consulting with the manufacturers'/vendors' technical support staff as needed and adhering to established organizational purchasing policies.
• In services physicians and hospital staff on equipment operation.
• Actively participates in various cross-functional work teams and committees.
• Readily assists BMET II, BMET III, and Radiology Equipment Specialists in performance of their duties.
• Other duties as assigned
• On-call rotation responsibilities to include after business hours equipment requests.
• Regional Travel required for equipment requirements and troubleshooting

Education

• Associate''s Degree - Electronics or BioMedical; applicable military training; or equivalent work experience - Preferred
• Training in electronics, medical terminology, and/or mechanical applications - Preferred

Work Experience

• Familiarity of specialized test equipment and procedures common to a Biomedical department - Preferred
• Previous experience in medical electronics - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver''s License - Valid In State - Valid Driver''s License - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
• Performs installation, service, calibration, evaluation, safety inspection, documentation and preventive maintenance to a variety of general electronic and low risk clinical equipment. This is accomplished through use of manufacturer''s specifications and service information, and established industry and regulatory safety standards. This equipment includes, but is not limited to: diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, policies, and regulations from governing organizations such as, JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, etc.
• Attends equipment service training classes as necessary.
• Provides accurate documentation of all work performed through work orders and updating of history files.
• Sets up preventive maintenance procedures as applicable.
• Orders parts or coordinates service as needed to complete repairs of equipment by consulting with the manufacturers'/vendors' technical support staff as needed and adhering to established organizational purchasing policies.
• In services physicians and hospital staff on equipment operation.
• Actively participates in various cross-functional work teams and committees.
• Readily assists BMET II, BMET III, and Radiology Equipment Specialists in performance of their duties.
• Other duties as assigned
• On-call rotation responsibilities to include after business hours equipment requests.
• Regional Travel required for equipment requirements and troubleshooting

Education

• Associate''s Degree - Electronics or BioMedical; applicable military training; or equivalent work experience - Preferred
• Training in electronics, medical terminology, and/or mechanical applications - Preferred

Work Experience

• Familiarity of specialized test equipment and procedures common to a Biomedical department - Preferred
• Previous experience in medical electronics - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver''s License - Valid In State - Valid Driver''s License - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required