Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:
- Position is eligible for travel to other nationwide Trinity
Health sites as needed that are outside of normal location
coverage. - While on site at these locations the position will
receive a significantly higher hourly rate. - Travel will be
voluntary.POSITION PURPOSEWithin assigned service area, provides
Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration,
installation, routine and emergency service, to general and
specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment,
such as anesthesia machines, sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound,
laser, laboratory, etc., as assigned by Clinical Engineering (CE)
Manager.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKnows, understands, incorporates and
demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health
and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices
and decisions.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and industry standards. -
Complies with Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program,
Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in
order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects ethical and
professional integrity.Performs PM procedures on multiple types of
general and specialized clinical equipment.Performs PM procedures
using manufacturer's recommendations, standards or code
requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as
guidelines.Performs services on specialized equipment in one or
more of the following categories: - anesthesia machines,
sterilizers, ventilators, ultrasound, laser, laboratory analyzers,
etc.Performs corrective maintenance procedures including diagnosing
problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical,
pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences and documents results
of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard
requirements.Notifies equipment users and Clinical Engineering
Management of repair status and delays as necessary.Interacts with
clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in
scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing
interference to hospital departments.Determines need for
replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost effective
source, and submits properly completed parts request using
established policies and guidelines.Completes corrective and
planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.Promotes
teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in
group decision making, while working to accomplish team objectives
and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness
as a team member. -Continually improves processes by seeking ways
to eliminate and reduce waste.Has authority (based on deprartment
guidelines) - to order parts and supplies required for - emergency
service or repair of - radiological and general medical equipment.
Recommends - test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE
Manager or Lead Technician.Provide on-call service coverage after
normal business hours on a rotating basis.Provides assistance and
training to Bio-Medical Equipment Techs I and II as assigned by
Clinical Engineering Manager.May be assigned duties as Lead
Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.Performs other duties
as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.
- Additional Additional MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of an
Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of medical
electronics, electronic technology or equivalent military related
training required. - CBET or CLET certification preferred.Five or
more years experience or equivalent performing corrective and
planned - maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical
equipment.Specialized training by manufacturer or third party
equipment repair in such areas as - - - - - anesthesia machines,
sterilizers, ultrasound, ventilators, laser, laboratory analyzers,
etc.Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in specialty
area.Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and
medical terminology.Working knowledge - and ability to use basic
hand tools and - test equipment specific to the field. - Ability to
train CE associates on - use and application of test equipment.Must
have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint
Commission, EOC, and other specific regulations and standards
pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.Must possess a
personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty,
integrity and caring with - ability to inspire and motivate others
to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of
Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
-Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret
information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine
equipment operational condition.Must have basic understanding of
personal computer operation, applications, and the ability to input
data using keyboard. - Technician must be able to - follow complex
written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.
-Strong customer service and communications skills are required to
interact with hospital - personnel and vendors to achieve positive
outcomes.Maintain up to date understanding of The Joint Commission
and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.Ability
to provide or coordinate in-service training to
clinical/professional staff on medical device - operations and
safety functions. - - - - - - - - - .PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMust be physically able to
balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat,
stand, twist, and walk.Possess ability to mentally concentrate
while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work
priorities.Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in
a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials,
mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and
inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity,
radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous
liquids, and operating devices. -Must be able to hear speech,
distinguish sounds, and speak.Must have near vision, far vision,
depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.Must have
sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature,
surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and
detect/distinguish odors.Must be able to carry or lift up to 50
pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time)
up to 100 pounds.Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds
frequently (20% of the time). Maintains safe working environment
for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff
in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to
- job duties.Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work
priorities.Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health,
Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training
facilities.BioMed, BMET, CBET,Bio-Med, CE, Clinical Engineer,
BioMedical Technician, HTM, Healthcare Technology Management,
BioMedical Equipment Technician, CLESOur Commitment to Diversity
and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit,
Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation
of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived
experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become
our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the
most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law.
Keywords: Trinity Health, Albany , Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician, Professions , Albany, New York
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