Biomedical Equipment Technician-Full Time-Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Clinical Technology

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Manager or Lead BMET. Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards

Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines

Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements

Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary

Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments

Determine need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines

Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation

Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste

Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Work Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required

Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred

Work Experience: 1-2 years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field

Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair

Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard

Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken

Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition

Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes

Physical Requirements: Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk

Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities

Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices

Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors

Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors

Ability to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds

Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time)

Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties

Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities

Ability to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity