Biomedical Technician III, Days, Biomedical Engineering

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality patient-centric care.

Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Biomedical Technician III who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that making a difference.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Biomedical Technician III (Pay Grade 26.12-41.80 hour) performs exceptional service, repair, calibration, regulating, fine-tuning, testing, etc. on biomedical devices and equipment.

• Calibrates and troubleshoots a variety of biomedical modalities, including:
• Telemetry pumps
• Monitors
• Modules
• Analyzers
• Defibs
• Performs inspections on new, used, refurbished biomedical electronic equipment and offers suggestions and input to improve processes.
• Takes corrective maintenance action when required. This may include replacement of defective parts, recalibration, realignment, and performance testing.
• Identifies necessary replacement parts and supplies as well as sources for acquiring these items.
• Interfaces with outside contractors, vendors, and other departments, including customers, in critical projects and work assignments.
• Performs electrical safety inspections and risk-based preventive maintenance in compliance with:
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
• National Electrical Code
• OSHA
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area.

The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Requirements

A qualified candidate will possess:

• Associates Degree in biomedical equipment technology or other related field or equivalent military training required
• Five (5) years of experience
• A Bachelors degree may be substituted for two years of experience
• BMET certification preferred

Benefits

At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans, including:
• Health
• Disability
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• 403B retirement plan

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination, and if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.