Biomedical Equipment Technician 4

 

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 Technician (BMET) 4 to join our Clinical Engineering team.

Unit/Position Summary

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) 4 functions as the technical and/or team lead of the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Biomedical team. This role acts as an advisor and mentor to other team members in the installation, maintenance, modification, construction, demonstration, and repair of high complex (respiratory, anesthesia, sterilizer, perfusion, laboratory, robotics, and laser) medical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments including requirements in previous levels.

May oversee the daily operations of the shop, including assigning/delegating tasks/functions to engineers. Interacts daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians, and administrative staff concerning service usage issues.

Develops and maintains strong relationships and frequent communications with stakeholders to proactively identify needs, ensure resolution, proper follow-up, and ongoing customer satisfaction.

May provide coverage and support in the HTM manager's absence as needed. Independently handles all service emergencies.

Develops and monitors preventive maintenance schedules for medical equipment.

Provides technical support and assistance to technicians across the System. Provides leadership, guidance, counseling, and continuing education to staff.

Conducts training and provides technical counsel to appropriate patient care personnel on equipment operation, problems, codes, standards, and maintenance.

Demonstrates an advanced understanding of clinical equipment relevant to the assigned role within the clinical environment. Demonstrates mastery of tasks and skills associated with installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing advanced medical equipment and systems and advanced working knowledge of integrating/installing network devices.

Demonstrates subject matter expertise on Biomedical Equipment when performing preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on equipment and systems relative to the clinical environment.

Provides repair, incoming inspection, calibration, and maintenance services to equipment in a healthcare environment.

Identify problems and potential solutions to ensure department efficiency. Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate department supplies.

Oversee and engage third party support personnel.

May oversee the department's safety and quality standards for staff to include regulatory compliance. Makes recommendations and assists with developing policies and procedures for the department.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree or Department of Defense (DoD) certification, or experience in lieu of degree

Experience: 6 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 without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.