Biomedical Engineering Technician jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

 

My client is seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) Biomedical Equipment Technician, Intermediate Level position. The specifications
for the Biomedical Equipment Technician, Intermediate Level position are as follows:
a. Education and/or Experience
• Must be experienced in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining medical devices, having worked for at least two years in
an in-house BMET program in a health institution or with a clinical engineering program or five years with a medical device
manufacturer.
• Educational background should include the completion of a two-year associate degree program in Biomedical Equipment
Technology, or military/ non-military equivalent.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic devices down to the component level.
• Must be experienced with inventory and ordering procedures commonly associated with repair and maintenance of
electronic, electric and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Must work with a minimum of supervision.
• Should be familiar with the inspection and maintenance of most medical equipment commonly found in health care
institutions.
• AAMI Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician is recommended.
• Familiarity with TJC Environment of Care standards for medical equipment management.
• Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively with hospital staff, vendors, manufacturers, and
corporate staff.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must have exceeded all the requirements for BMET, Entry Level.
b. Required Skills and Abilities
The following performance expectations represent core competency requirements for the position of Biomedical Equipment
Technician, Entry.
• Maintains knowledge of the clinical purpose, proper operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and risks associated
with use, of medical devices for which the technician has maintenance responsibilities.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems to component level.
• Demonstrates proper and effective use of test equipment, input simulators, and hand tools.
• Interprets schematic drawings and performs basic circuit analysis.
• Demonstrates effective equipment assembly/disassembly, and component replacement skills.
• Interacts in a professional manner with all client staff, patients, and co-workers.
• Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with ISS Service Reporting System policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with corporate, and client mandated policies regarding workplace safety issues
(infection control, fire safety, hazard communications, etc.).
c. Major Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative
• Assists co-workers as required in the performance of job tasks.
• Maintains records of each work assignment.
• Reads and interprets medical equipment operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Reads technical journals and literature related to job field.
• Participates in organized education and training activities to upgrade job knowledge and job performance.
• Initiates requests for replacement parts and materials.
• Must be able to travel as necessary to perform the technical tasks below.
• Performs any and all tasks within his/her capabilities as may be required to help meet overall corporate objectives.

Technical
• Operates test equipment, such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, safety analyzers, ESU analyzers, defibrillator analyzers,
and physiological input simulators.
• Uses common hand tools as required in the performance of job tasks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs: linear, digital, operational amplifier and microprocessor based circuitry.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical medical equipment including but not
limited to physiologic monitors, infusion devices, defibrillators, ESUs, and general patient care devices.
• Performs spot and routine safety and performance checks.
• Within an appropriate interval, should be prepared to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.

 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Must be able to access and work in confined spaces with little or no assistance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to chest height unassisted and 60 lbs. assisted.
• Must be willing and able to work with potentially harmful/irritating chemicals.