Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Job description

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. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL 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 recalllert 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associate degree 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 biomedical equipment EXPERIENCE: 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, and general public. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None Pay Range: $29.53-$48.72 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: M-F 6:30am - 3:00pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No