About this opportunity
The Judge Group lists this Biomedical Equipment Tech opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our client is currently seeking a Biomedical Equipment Tech for a 4 month + contract.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Working under limited supervision the Biomedical Equipment Technician III is responsible for assisting in maintaining Biomedical and related equipment that supports the clinical engineering operations.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Maintain, repair, calibrate and modify patient care medical devices.
• Perform quality assurance inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain vendor-recommended preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain a cost-effective inventory, utilizing second sources, of replacement materials required to service and maintain medical devices within the facilities.
• Maintain appropriate service and calibration documentation in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Assist with training of clinical personnel on user operation and maintenance of equipment, as needed.
• Recommend the use of outside service personnel, as required.
• Provide technical training to all other Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMET) concerning patient care medical devices.
• Attend pertinent service and training seminars as required, to enhance skill level and decrease device operational costs, post warranty.
• Assist with equipment planning and pre-purchase evaluations of new equipment.
• Assist with the acceptance inspections, the relocation of existing, and with the installation of new equipment when required.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians.
• May assist senior biomedical engineering technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.
• Provide operational leadership to personnel and possibly serve as temporary site manager in the absence of the director/manager/supervisor.
• Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.
• Provide in-service educational programs on use of equipment.
• Collaborate with Information Services to ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and connectivity of biomedical devices.
• Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.
Minimum Degree Requirements and Experience Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 - 10 years' experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Valid driver's license
Experience Preferred:
• Completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree program in Applied Science or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or completion of a DoD certified program in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Repair are preferred.
Certification Preferred:
• AAMI certification preferred
Skill Requirements:
• Must be capable of trouble-shooting bio-medical devices and related equipment
• Must possess knowledge about the proper use of diagnostic tools, test equipment and software, where applicable. Experience working with Health System hardware, software and equipment products
Experience working with Health System process and/or system design concepts
Strong customer service orientation and ability to follow through issues to resolution.
Ability to interact with all levels of Health System personnel to include: management staff, consulting staff, clinicians, clinical administrators, etc.
Familiar with process improvement activities
Knowledge of healthcare operations and the use of medical technology in the practicing healthcare environment required
• Must be able to function as part of a team providing a high level of quality service to clients
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
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