Biomedical Service Tech I + II
Company: Salem Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SH
Clinical Engineering Position Type: Full Time Start Time:
8:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top
workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a
difference in the lives of those in the community where you live.
Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able
effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive
continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to
assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric
workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of
mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community:
Your Role With Us:The Biomedical Equipment Technicians provide
intermediate to advanced experience in the repair, calibration, and
maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation, and support
systems used in healthcare delivery. Staff in these roles (BMET 1 &
2's) maintain certain types of life safety equipment or
technologies.
Core Functions:
- Performs incoming inspections of all medical equipment items
entering the system including new, leased, loaned, rented, and
physician- or patient-owned.
- Performs and documents preventive maintenance inspections on
assigned equipment to include physical, functional, calibration,
and electrical safety checks.
- Documents all operator-induced equipment problems and follow-up
corrective activity on corresponding work order.
- Instructs individuals and groups of equipment users on proper
and safe use of equipment on informal ad hoc basis.
- Schedules formal in-service training programs, coordinates, and
attends vendor training; provides follow-up to vendor
training.
- Researches, develops, and teaches operator training programs as
required.
- Recommends or establishes inventory of replacement parts and
accessories for clinical equipment.
- Collects information on lifecycle of medical equipment/systems
and makes recommendations on replacement.
- Evaluates and recommends modifications to clinical equipment
maintenance per The Joint Commission guidelines and Hospital
Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) program.
- Participates in projects or leads portions of projects
providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and/or coordination
between Technicians to deliver project objectives.
- Participates in the selection and installation of new clinical
equipment/systems.
- Provides on the job training for fellow Biomedical roles and
contract personnel as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your
mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations
and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and
others.
Background/Expertise:For Biomedical
Service Tech I:
- Minimum of Associate's degree in biomedical equipment
technology is required; OR Minimum of Associate's Degree in
Electronics or equivalent degree field with completion of
college-level coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and
Physiology; Military Biomedical Certification training may be
substituted in lieu of an Associate's degree.
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician certification
required within two (2) years of hire or transfer into
position.
- 1 year of electronics or biomedical technology experience
preferred.
- Experienced with a variety of electronic and diagnostic test
equipment related to quality assurance and/or regulatory
requirements for specialty high-end modalities as well as
competencies in the use of oscilloscopes, voltage meters,
imaging/radiographic tools/analyzers/safety equipment, and medical
equipment analyzers.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, routing, applied
electronics, circuit analysis troubleshooting, strong mechanical
ability, organizational skills, and excellent customer services
skills.
- A copy of driver's license will be kept for departmental
competency records and updated annually. Must maintain a clean
driving record, pass background for Motor Vehicle Record checks
with 2+ years of driving history. If a hospital vehicle is not
available, personal vehicles may be used in accordance with
hospital policy. All mileage on personal vehicles reimbursed per
hospital policy. A reasonable accommodation can be approved through
department leadership.
- OEM certifications on life safety equipment if maintaining or
training is preferred.
- Ongoing certification within area of expertise after hire and
w/in 2 years of hire date depending on area of
responsibilities.
- Possesses the necessary skills and technical training to
perform job duties as assigned.
- Must be capable of heavy physical work, including lifting,
bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling for long periods
of time.For Biomedical Service Tech II:
- Minimum of Associate's degree in biomedical equipment
technology is required; OR Minimum of Associate's Degree in
Electronics or equivalent degree field with completion of
college-level coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and
Physiology; Military Biomedical Certification training may be
substituted in lieu of an Associate's degree.
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician certification
required within six (6) months of hire or transfer into
position.
- Minimum of two (2) years of biomedical experience required; 3-6
years preferred.
- Ongoing certification within area of expertise after hire and
w/in 2 years of hire date depending on area of
responsibilities.
- OEM certifications on life safety equipment if maintaining or
training is preferred.
- A copy of driver's license will be kept for departmental
competency records and updated annually. Must maintain a clean
driving record, pass background for Motor Vehicle Record checks
with 2+ years of driving history. If a hospital vehicle is not
available, personal vehicles may be used in accordance with
hospital policy. All mileage on personal vehicles reimbursed per
hospital policy. A reasonable accommodation can be approved through
department leadership.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, routing, applied
electronics, circuit analysis troubleshooting, strong mechanical
ability, organizational skills, and excellent customer services
skills.
- Experienced with a variety of electronic and diagnostic test
equipment related to quality assurance and/or regulatory
requirements for specialty high-end modalities as well as
competencies in the use of oscilloscopes, voltage meters,
imaging/radiographic tools/analyzers/safety equipment, and medical
equipment analyzers.
- Possesses the necessary skills and technical training on three
or more high-end biomedical and/or imaging modalities.
- Must be capable of heavy physical work, including lifting,
bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling for long periods
of time.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information,
or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing
access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for
applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in
the job application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Keywords: Salem Health, Eugene , Biomedical Service Tech I + II, Other , Salem, Oregon
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