What are the responsibilities and job description for the CE Technician I position at Cleveland Clinic?
Clinical Engineering (CE) Technician I
Join Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based teaching hospital is a prominent figure in the communities in and around Cuyahoga County known for its quality patient-centered care and active participation in community programs, events, and volunteer activities. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
A Clinical Engineering (CE) Technician maintains, services, and repairs medical equipment. This could take the form of preventative measures, cleaning, or adjusting pieces of equipment. CE Technicians are also familiar enough with hospital machinery to disassemble, repair, and reassemble various pieces of technology, although they might specialize in a specific kind of machinery. CE Technicians are always up to date on the most recent technologies emerging in the medical field and help ensure that other hospital staff members use the machinery safely.
A caregiver in this position works 6:00AM – 2:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:30PM with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide routine and as needed clinical engineering services (repair, maintenance, relocation, installation, etc.) for equipment.
Maintain documentation of equipment, inventory, service and repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of relevant experience troubleshooting and maintaining medical equipment or equipment in a mechanical or electrical technician field OR an associate’s degree in biomechanical engineering, electrical engineering or IT (information technology) OR equivalent specialized or military training.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) or Biomedical Engineering Technologist (BMET).
Associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical or biomedical engineering technology.
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Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb 8-foot ladders and work on overhead equipment.
- Ability to work in prone positions and in confined, darkened areas.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to use hand and power tools and work on small mechanical parts.
- Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish between colors used for wire color coding and read finely printed blueprints and schematics.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $22.85
Maximum hourly: $34.85
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
