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Job description
OVERVIEW
This role maintains, repairs, and tests medical equipment to make sure it works properly and safely for patients and staff. The employee works with healthcare staff, coworkers, and equipment manufacturers, manages work orders and supplies, solves equipment problems, and may work flexible hours, weekends, travel, or at different locations.
SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Services various equipment and apparatus including but not limited to patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment and other related technical paraphernalia.
Specializes in high-end equipment maintenance as assigned; I.E. Life support equipment
Safety tests medical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely.
Acts as a resource for partners and provides support and assistance when needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in entering, completing, retrieving information regarding work orders, assets, PM schedules, and other functions and applications of the CMMS database as pertains to daily operation of the department.
Modifies or develops instruments or devices, as assigned.
Works independently with minimal supervision, prioritize workload, and maintain the highest possible levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
Works collectively with salesperson or service technician or equipment manufacturers or their sales representatives to assure proper operation of equipment.
Participates in managing inventories and operational budget, taking emergency call and helping with special events.
May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends.
May require travel with personal or company vehicle.
May be assigned to any of Mercyhealth locations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering/Electronics or related or related Military equivalent certifications required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an environment that pertains to installing, maintaining and repairing medical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment; with at least 1 year Radiology, X-ray, Lab, OR, Dialysis, Anesthesia, Prosthetics or other specialized healthcare equipment experience that can be documented with coursework and/or certification from vendor.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Certification as a Bio-Medical Technician by AAMI, CRES or CLES preferred.
Maintain a valid driver's license
Have and maintain driving record per Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to understand and apply knowledge in technical manual, interpretive/analytical skills
Ability to prioritize workload
Good interpersonal/communication skills
Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
PAY RANGE:
$28.83 - $43.25
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Worksite address
freeport, IL, 61032, US
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