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Biomedical Equipment Technician, Central Processing

Axelon Services Corporation

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Basic Life Support (BLS), Biomedical Equipment, Biomedicine, Calibration, Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Communication Skills, Critical Care, Electricity, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Health Department, Healthcare Software, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, OSHA, On Call, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety Training, Statistical Reports, Statistics, Telephone Skills, Testing, Web Browsers, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
5 days ago


Summary:

  • AM - 8hr
  • 40hr Days, 7A to 3:30P, M-F, with rotating call (does not have to come to campus but answers the phone when on-call).


Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot critical care related instrumentation in critical care or surgical areas while in use. Diagnose the source of operational failure, if any, of patient-related equipment. Determine if the operation of the device is correct and provide recommendations for improved use.
  • Conduct complete electrical safety testing and inspections on all equipment under the jurisdiction of the department of Clinical Engineering and the department of Health and Hospitals.
  • Provide required periodic calibration of equipment to ensure proper operating function.
  • Conduct complete performance assurance testing. Perform complete performance maintenance procedures as required following protocols.
  • Perform emergency and routine repairs on instrumentation under the jurisdiction of the department of Clinical Engineering and the company.
  • Compile and update equipment inventory, repairs data, and retired equipment.
  • Assist in the formation of performance assurance forms.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation which covers nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Participate in the evaluation of biomedical instrumentation under the supervision of the manager or their designee.
  • Attend various hospital committees as directed by the Senior Director.
  • Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
  • Adhere to the company's RESPECT attributes.


Requirements:

  • AAMI certification.
  • At least 4 years’ experience in biomedical instrumentation repair.
  • BLS certification.


Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of standards, regulations, and safety requirements (such as Joint Commission, FDA, ECRI, ASA, OSHA, and DPH).
  • Strong knowledge of biomedical, anesthesia, and patient-care related instrumentation, and detailed understanding of hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Familiarity with electrical/electronic and medical terminology.
  • Ability to repair, maintain, test, and calibrate a wide range of detailed biomedical, anesthesia, and patient-care related instrumentation.
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare data into statistical reports.
  • Proficiency with standard software programs used in healthcare (such as MS Word, Outlook) and web browsers, patient registration systems, and electronic medical records.

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Axelon Services Corporation