Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Job Summary

Under the Clinical Engineering Manager, the Biomedical Equipment Technician I handles installations, repairs, maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Perform installations, regular maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on assigned medical equipment to ensure their proper operation and function.
• Perform all assignments in a competent and timely manner according to current policies and procedures.
• Install, repair, and calibrate most classes of medical equipment at a component level.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections as assigned.
• Use diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Inspect incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Work with new hires and cross-train on systems and equipment.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment and techniques for testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems and equipment.
• Establish and maintain files of literature for each piece of medical equipment, including manufacturers' technical literature, reference standards, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including TJC.
• Accurately and legibly account for productive time using the department's computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with administrative record-keeping for the department, including work orders, maintenance history, PM and safety inspection requests, and repair parts inventory.
• Ensure accurate reports for code and regulatory purposes.
• Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely, results-oriented, and professional manner.
• With management approval, use the electronic system to order necessary parts and devices to complete assigned work orders.
• Use department hardware and software to electronically process and close work orders and PM assignments.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure proper care of equipment and tools issued for maximum safety and productivity and adhere to all personal safety requirements.
• Diligently maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of related parts to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain technical skills and required certifications to perform job duties.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper personal protective equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee, patient, and facility safety.
• Uphold overall safety in the department and report possible safety issues and recommend appropriate changes.
• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the philosophy and values of Scott and White.
• Maintain a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers and respond professionally to customer needs.
• Unite and partner with the BSW leadership to advocate and meet the strategic goals of Baylor Scott & White Health.
• Adhere to BSW and the service department's policies and procedures including appropriate attire and grooming.
• Work to meet and exceed the department's performance improvement goals and quality targets.
• Willing to serve on departmental and/or BSW committees or focus groups as requested and needed.
• Interact in a friendly, effective manner, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation and customer service.
• Communicate regularly with the Clinical Engineering manager and Biomedical Equipment Technicians.
• Discuss concerns with the Clinical Engineering department or any medical equipment.
• Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation.

Key Success Factors

• Maintains a safe driving record.
• Solid knowledge of computerized systems: recordkeeping, PM, work order systems, timekeeping, etc.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work from 8 am - 5 pm, M-F with flexibility as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
• Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.