JOB ID: RFL/BMET III
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician III for a prestigious hospital located in Los Angeles, CA. Is this opportunity right for you? Working in Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) for our client, you will partner with our Healthcare clients to manage their clinical technology needs. We are looking for a positive and motivated technician to join our team.
Position Summary:
Under minimal supervision of the Account Manager/Site Supervisor, Troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, maintains and calibrates an advanced range of clinical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments. Monitors, mentors, and supports lower level BMET positions. A BMET III represents the highest level of technical expertise and possesses the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the full range of clinical inventory devices, instrumentation, and systems. The BMET III will possess a substantial background of knowledge and experience and is expected to contribute to: corporate initiatives regarding improvement and development of policy and procedures; technical guidance in the selection and installation of medical equipment and systems; and staff development and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities:
Our client's HTM positions offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow your career. Therefore, they are seeking solution-oriented candidates who excel at customer service with a proven success as a Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET).
As a BMT professional, you have:
Formal training and preferred experience servicing clinical equipment.
7-10 years of experience in a healthcare facility or healthcare setting.
Experience effectively repairing, maintaining and calibrating clinical devices such as, but not limited to: Patient Monitoring, Telemetry, ESUs, and General Biomed.
Proactive thinking skills to troubleshoot.
Strong customer service skills: ability to provide world class service to healthcare customers.
Typical Knowledge and Skills:
Considerable knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers and how they interface with medical equipment.
Basic knowledge of networking theory.
Considerable knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
Considerable knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
Substantial knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance inspections.
Ability to run diagnostic programs.
Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration, and tests.
Skill in testing electronic equipment.
Skill in manual dexterity, hand-to-eye coordination, and color vision.
Candidates must be flexible driving to other campus locations to provide support.
The role will focus on customer needs and ensuring all HTM related functions are completed in a quality and timely manner to include medical device preventive and corrective maintenance and other related matters. Ideal candidate will have experience and training in biomedical equipment roles and the capacity to serve a wide variety of customer needs located in Los Angeles, Downey, and Whittier, CA.
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Supervision Received:
Individuals will work under supervision of Account Manager or Clinical Engineer and Clinical Engineering Supervisor.
Physical Demands:
Typical physical demands are required to perform the work, such as the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; and to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair.
Working Conditions:
Generally good working conditions. Possible hazards include exposure to electrical shock, ionizing radiation, chemicals and chemical fumes, high-pressure air, infectious disease, and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work.
Protective clothing and safe work practices are required.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, maintains and calibrates an advanced range of clinical equipment, devices, systems and instruments. Monitors, mentors and supports lower level BMET positions.
Key Duties
Inspect, maintain, repair and calibrate equipment and systems.
Ensures regulatory compliance.
Develops staff by teaching and mentoring others.
Provides advanced support of equipment for direct patient care.
Provides advanced support of equipment for direct patient care.
Interacts on a routine basis with clinical health providers in the identification of technology based problems and solutions.
Solves organization-level customer service issues and complaints.
Preparing required documentation and reports.
Demonstrates a safety mindset.
Financial responsibility for purchasing parts and service.
Qualifications:
Education Requirement - Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience) in electronic, biomedical engineering or a discipline geared toward managing, maintaining and repairing clinical equipment within a healthcare environment and/or equivalent of military BMET program and/or AAMI certification.
Basic Functional Experience - 7 years of experience in electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical repair in a health care technology setting.
Our positions move FAST, so don’t hesitate to apply now or contact us at 1.800.524.2831 ext. 807. We are super excited to have you join our team of excellence. Email your Resume/CV to HR@medlinesearchpartners.com today!
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract