Associate or Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician - Biomedical

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $49.50





Union Position:

No



Department Details

Supportive workplace, training and career advancement opportunities

Summary

The Associate Biomedical Equipment Technician serves our patients through creative, high quality, biomedical equipment support and technical assistance for clinical associates in a professional, timely and cost effective manner. Has specialized technical ability in problem solving, use of test equipment and service documentation to maintain a wide variety of equipment types used for patient diagnostics and treatment, clinical laboratory, radiology, surgery and other medical and support departments.

Job Description

Performs safety inspections, calibration and preventive maintenance on medical equipment as scheduled (specialty or focus areas may be required). Completes corrective maintenance, modification, updating, and repair, on all types of medical equipment on a by-request basis. Conducts medical equipment and technology evaluations and assessments including pre-purchase and trial equipment evaluations. Collaborates in work groups to prepare, coordinate and present formal and informal training programs related to equipment theory, safety, operation, inspection and repair as scheduled or required. Travels for manufacturer or third party service training when required on an ongoing basis to maintain satisfactory competence and performance. Documents all activities and occurrences related to medical equipment management programs as required by Biomedical Electronics policies and procedures. Assists in maintaining records, producing reports and analyzing data as required. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Maintains knowledge of new technical skills, techniques, instrumentation and advances in related areas.

Qualifications

For Associate Level Tech - Associates degree required in Biomedical Engineering, Equipment Technology, Electronics or related field. If education is not completed at time of hire, it must be obtained within 6 months.

Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Technology internship or equivalent internship experience. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

For Biomedical Equipment Tech - Three years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of three biomedical modalities such as, Ventilators, Lasers, Anesthesia Machines, Telemetry, and other fields as defined. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

For Senior Biomedical Equipment Tech - Five years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent. Six years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of five biomedical modalities such as, Ventilators, Lasers, Anesthesia Machines, Telemetry, and other fields as defined. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations. Proficient with MS excel and other MS office products.

For all levels - Valid Driver’s License required. Must maintain a good driving record. AAMI Credentials Institute (AMI), Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) certification preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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