Job Summary
The Biomedical Technician repairs, maintains, and calibrates all types of basic clinical equipment, devices, system, and instruments. Interact on a routine basis with other clinical health providers in the identification of technology-based problems and solution development. A BMET possesses the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of clinical inventory devices. Participates in and conducts on-the-job training programs regarding technical, administrative, and customer service requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment. Possess proficiency in the proper operation and testing of clinical equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of clinical equipment and system malfunctions and immediately conveys safety concerns to supervisor.
- Participate in equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades as assigned.
- Perform incoming inspections, attach and assign control numbers and labels, and acquire the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
- In response to service requests, isolate the nature of request and conveys planned course of action requesting party. Open and close work orders accurately and within the required timeframe. Proficiently maintain accurate and thorough documentation and enter service records through data management systems in a timely manner.
- Perform all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
- Conduct periodic service rounds of assigned clinical areas.
- Routinely provide after-hours on-call duty.
- Provide technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
- Assists in researching resources for parts and services and initiate ordering parts and supplies. Identifies cost saving opportunities
- Schedule and oversees third party activities as necessary. As assigned, provide front-line supervision, mentoring and training to junior technicians.
- Attend and participate in on-the-job training, shop meetings, and corporate and facility functions. Participate in the development of and conducting on-the-job training sessions as assigned.
- Assists with the technical activities associated with the delivery of a medical device cybersecurity program, such as collection of cybersecurity data elements in the asset inventory, implementation of cybersecurity controls, and execution of critical cybersecurity fixes.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisory
Education Requirements
- Minimum: High School diploma, associate’s degree in electronics, biomedical engineering, or other technical discipline contributing to proficiency of maintenance and repair of clinical equipment within a healthcare environment. Supervised internship or creditable experience in the maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.
- Preferred: Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance with supervised internship or military experience within specialty associated with biomedical equipment repair.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Three (3) years of experience in electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical repair. Minimum of two (2) years of experience within a healthcare setting with direct responsibility for the maintenance and repair of clinical devices.
- Preferred: Five (5) years of experience within a healthcare setting with direct responsibility for the maintenance and repair of clinical devices.
License/Certification Requirements
- Minimum: None
- Preferred: CBET Certification. Completion of OEM, trade, or other formal training on the maintenance and repair of clinical modalities related to the clinical inventory of Riverview Hospital
