BMET I

Job Overview:

The BMET I demonstrates confidence in using electronic test equipment to diagnose and service medical equipment. He/she will ensure all medical equipment meets manufacture specifications and is safe for patient care. They can assist clinical staff in the use of medical equipment, document all work performed and participate in Biomedical Engineering emergency on-call program.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum AAS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience in Biomedical Engineering.
• No experience to 3 years of hands on experience

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Basic knowledge of electricity/electronics
• Knows how to use MS Office and other computer applications
• Knowledge of basic electronic test equipment preferred
• Medical equipment manufacture certification preferred
• Eligible for AAMI/ICC certification preferred
• Basic knowledge of types of medical equipment and medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of electromechanical components

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• Full-Time
• Working Location(s): New Brunswick, possible local travel to other RWJBH sites

Essential Functions:

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections appropriate to level of job competence using appropriate productivity & quality measures.
• Completes monthly assigned tasks within the specified timeframe prioritizing inspections of high risk over low risk equipment.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions & notifies appropriate management team members to correct them.
• Works collaboratively with senior technical staff to creates & enter PM procedures following manufacturer guidelines.
• Effectively responds to service requests, competently troubleshoots & repairs medical equipment appropriate to job proficiency level using established productivity & quality measures, demonstrating good judgment on performing component vs. circuit board level repairs.
• Demonstrates the need to maintain an adequate level of parts on hand as applicable, to assist in keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Timely and accurately documents all service requests and repairs in the biomedical equipment database.
• Inspects new devices & equipment with competence appropriate to job proficiency level. This includes judgment on safety, compliance with codes, standards & ability to learn about the function/performance of new devices with speed & comprehension.
• Secures all required device information for biomedical equipment database.
• Demonstrates the need to have current service and operator manuals on hand for proper servicing of all types of medical equipment.
• Assists Manager in maintaining and fulfilling the department/organizational regulatory requirements and goals.
• Complies with system, hospital and departmental policies and procedures and objectives.
• Reports witnessed violations that put patients, staff, department or facility in jeopardy to appropriate management personnel.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of shop safety including the use of electronic test equipment.
• Assists Manager with responding to/correcting medical equipment recalls/device alerts from manufactures and/or F.D.A.
• Participates in On Call duties after normal working hours. Must respond to a call within 15 minutes by telephone, and report to the facility within a maximum of one hour if required to be on site.
• Ability to give technical instruction to users over the phone minimizing equipment downtime while providing the continuum in patient care, and organizational cost effectiveness.