Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment devices, specifically Alaris/Care Fusion; and services and repairs other devices under general supervision.

• Services and repairs biomedical equipment (e.g., infusion pumps, syringe pumps) and other medium powered electronic devices; notifies manufacturer if repair cannot be made and reports unusual problems to Associate Director of Biomed.
• Uses available test equipment to test functioning of medical equipment.
• Responds to repair and service calls at equipment location; services equipment on site if possible, removes equipment to the Biomedical shop for servicing/repair if necessary.
• Carries out regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on all equipment for which technician is responsible according to schedule and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures for such work; documents preventive maintenance data as required by departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring parts inventory levels by recording parts used for the  equipment being serviced; notifies supervisor when stock of spare parts is approaching minimum levels.
• Recommends purchase of biomedical equipment.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required, including maintaining accurate records of inventory, repairs, equipment down time.
• Repairs non-biomedical equipment or systems as assigned.
• Instructs hospital personnel as to proper use and safe handling of equipment.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Education:

College degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience:

3 years of experience in Biomedical Electronics service as a technician or field engineer required.

Skills:

Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.