Biomedical Equipment Technician 2

 

Main characteristics

Location

Boise, Idaho

Company

St. Luke's Health System

Industry

Science

Job summary

Overview:
St. Lukes Health System in Boise, ID is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Tech 2 to join our Clinical Engineering team.

Unit/Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) 2 performs technical tasks including inspecting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining moderately advanced (surgical, rapid infuser/blood warmers, patient monitors, defibrillators, EKGs, and centrifuges) medical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments, including previous modalities specified as a BMET 1.

Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment.

Performs and documents preventive maintenance and repair of medical electronic equipment and systems, as assigned, in accordance with established organization procedures.

Demonstrates a working knowledge and use of required test equipment and tools to service electronics, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical circuits.

Interprets and effectively utilizes service manuals, schematics, and other applicable service information, required to perform and document planned maintenance and repair of medical equipment and systems, as assigned.

Coordinates planned and unscheduled maintenance with vendors including closing of work orders and attaching service reports.

Maintains detailed documentation of all service events, performance tests, and corrective maintenance. Provides technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operations and maintenance.

Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs and/or maintenance as needed. Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.

Works and coordinates with other Healthcare Technology Management (HTM)/Clinical Engineering team members on projects, installs, rounding in departments

Participates in on-site and off-site training programs as assigned. Assists senior biomedical equipment technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.

Complies with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements. Understands and comply with Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA, CMS, Etc. and other applicable standards and regulations.

Assists with and evaluates third-party repairs.

Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. Handles moderately complex issues using knowledge of procedures and policies. Refers more complex issues to high-level staff.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree or Department of Defense (DOD) Certification, or experience in lieu of degree

Experience: 2 years relevant experience

Licenses/Certifications: None

Why St. Luke's:
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Lukes Health System. We are the states largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Were proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

*St. Lukes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.