Biomedical Equipment Tech II

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager Medical Engineering The Biomedical Equipment Technician II cleans and prepares equipment for repair and inspection. Performs safety inspections performance verifications calibrations and preventative maintenance and repair on general medical devices to the manufacturers* specifications. Prepares and maintains departmental maintenance records. Identifies and determines solutions to equipment equipment applications and other safety related issues with the use of medical devices.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and prepares equipment for repair and inspection.

Follows manufacturers and department established procedures performs preventive maintenance calibration and safety inspections of general medical equipment and apparatuses. Equipment includes but is not limited to life support systems patient monitors and central stations defibrillators infusion pumps and laboratory equipment.

Determines the feasibility of repair or the necessity for replacement of equipment. As appropriate repairs equipment. Equipment repairs include securing supervisory approval for ordering replacement parts not already in inventory. Notifies supervisor in event unit does not appear repairable.

Disassembles and inspects equipment using hand tools test equipment normally used in electronic repairs and special test equipment for biomedical equipment.

Prepares paperwork with supervisor approval to order parts ship out equipment for factory service or calls in and coordinates vendor onsite services.

Assists with equipment installation and product recall/alert corrective actions.

Conduct equipment safety rounds on areas responsible for the safe use and storage of medical devices on the clinical floors.

Prepares and maintains records for inventory safety tests repairs and preventive maintenance activities for entry into computer.

Responds to emergency repair calls for patient-connected life support systems requiring expeditious analysis and resolution of problem.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associatedegree in electrical electronic mechanical technology or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic equipment maintenance.

Abilities to read electro-mechanical circuit diagrams and manufacturers service manuals. Ability to use independent judgment to determine priorities analyze problems and develop methods and procedures to resolve routine and emergency repairs of biomedicalequipment

One to three years* progressive experience in electronics electrical electro-mechanical or computer maintenance; biomedical equipment maintenance in a healthcare environment preferred. Ability to use MS Office applications as well as database recordkeeping applications. Demonstrates high level of oral and written communication and customer service skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical ability to lift units weighing fifty pounds. Ability to lift heavy objects above head level. Visual acuity and manual dexterity to utilize small hand tools and testing equipment.

Incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment and works with electrical equipment. Any potential hazard is minimized or nullified by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Manual dexterity needed for inspecting and repairing equipment and devices which require the use of small hand tools and testing equipment.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

General statement * Incumbent functions independently within the department*s policies and procedures. Refers specific complex issues to supervisor when clarification of policies and procedures is required.

Works independently with minimal supervision of the Manager of Medical Engineering

Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis.

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning time utilization and cost containment.

Maintains good customer service skills and good personal relationships with fellow workers nursing and medical staff andgeneral public.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

BENEFITS:

For qualifyingpositionswe offer:

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Education Assistance and Reimbursement

Wellness programs and more!

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital Newport RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union:Non Union