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What is a biomedical engineering hospital internship?

A Biomedical Engineering Hospital Internship is a hands-on training program where students or recent graduates gain experience working in a healthcare setting. Interns assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating medical equipment, ensuring hospital devices function safely and efficiently. They may also collaborate with clinical staff to support patient care and learn about regulatory compliance. This internship helps develop technical and problem-solving skills while providing exposure to real-world biomedical engineering applications in a hospital environment.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a biomedical engineering hospital internship?

As a Biomedical Engineering Hospital Intern, you can expect to assist with preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of medical equipment, under the supervision of certified biomedical engineers. You'll often participate in equipment inventory, data collection for compliance, and quality assurance processes within hospital settings. Interns may also support the implementation of new technologies or help train staff on device usage. This role typically collaborates closely with hospital staff, clinicians, and technical teams, offering valuable exposure to both technical and clinical aspects of healthcare environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a biomedical engineering hospital internship?

To thrive as a Biomedical Engineering Hospital Intern, you should have foundational knowledge in biology, engineering principles, and medical device technology, often supported by progress toward a degree in biomedical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with hospital equipment, regulatory standards, and data analysis tools like MATLAB or CAD software is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, initiative, and strong teamwork and communication skills are especially valuable in supporting clinical engineering teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring medical devices function safely and effectively, contributing directly to patient care and hospital efficiency.

Can you work in a hospital with a biomedical engineering hospital internship?

A biomedical engineering hospital internship typically involves working in a hospital environment to assist with medical device maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting. Interns may gain experience with medical equipment, safety protocols, and hospital workflows, but full employment in a hospital usually requires additional qualifications or certifications. The internship provides practical exposure but does not automatically qualify someone for full-time hospital employment.

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Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering

PeaceHealth

Ketchikan, AK • On-site

$34.27 - $51.38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

PeaceHealth rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

165th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Biomed Technician II - Clinical Engineering for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $34.27 - $51.38. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks associated with the installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment with general supervisory oversight. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures related to maintenance delivery and documentation. Subject matter expert on some Biomed systems.
Essential Functions
  • Installs, repairs and calibrates most classes of clinical equipment at the component level. Performs planned maintenance and electrical safety inspections; inspects incoming equipment for compliance with code, standards, and manufacture recommendations; maintains documentation as required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures; and documents time and expense in a timely manner.
  • Assists with detailed purchase specifications for new equipment and in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories, and supplies.
  • Assists with the administrative responsibilities of the department, including work order control, maintenance history records, preventative maintenance and safety inspection records, purchase requests, and repair parts inventory records. Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the Biomed computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Contributes to effective and efficient departmental and hospital operation by assisting and providing orientation and training of staff both within the department and in other departments. Conducts cross-training in the techniques of testing, calibrating, operating, and troubleshooting biomedical systems for assigned biomedical equipment technicians.
  • Oversees the quality control of services provided by outside vendors and maintains necessary documentation regarding the work performed, dates of service and signs off on completion of vendor service requests.
  • Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufactures literature, reference standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the program. Ensures team members are notified of changes and trained on the details of those changes.
  • Supports and contributes to effective safety and risk management efforts by adhering to established policies and procedures. Maintains a safe environment. Actively ensures accident prevention. Identifies and reports potential liabilities. Maintains appropriate patient/employee confidentiality. May serve as a member or advisor to the hospital's Risk Management, Safety, and other appropriate committees as required by the supervisor.
  • Conducts in-service classes and individual training for equipment users on subjects such as electrical safety, proper operations and care of equipment.
  • May assist with organizing and validating work efforts of other team members in the department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education
  • Associate Degree Required: Biomedical Technology Or
  • Associate Degree Required: Electronics Or
  • Associate Degree Required: Physics Or
  • Associate Degree Required: U.S Military Biomedical Or
  • Technical Program Required: And
  • Associate Degree Preferred: Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Or
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Biomedical Instrumentation Technology

Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years Required: of experience in biomedical equipment repair
  • Preferred: Solid experience in at least 1 maintenance management system and parts ordering system

Credentials
  • Preferred: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and
  • Required: Drivers License

Skills
  • Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stopping, prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs. (Required)
  • Must be able to safely operate hand tools, power tools and diagnostic test equipment. (Required)
  • Understanding of BioMed's role in the hospital accreditation process and the need to support that process with thorough work order documentation. (Required)
  • Excellent analysis/problem solving skills. (Required)
  • Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. (Required)
  • Basic medical terminology related to equipment. (Required)
  • Knowledge of bioelectronics and instrumentation. (Required)
  • Skilled in using computers with Windows operating system. (Required)
  • Ability to navigate multiple software sites simultaneously. (Required)
  • Demonstrates cost-effective decision-making skills. (Required)
  • Uses office automation hardware and software applications and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced. (Required)
  • Basic understanding of project management terms and methods. (Required)
  • Detailed oriented with ability to key statistical data accurately. (Required)
  • Good knowledge of schematics and ability to work independently on repairs, safety testing and preventive maintenance. (Required)
  • Ability to perform basic troubleshooting, operation, repair, swapping of spare equipment and obtaining vendor support as needed on Critical Care, Emergency, Family Birth Center, Surgery and Telemetry monitoring systems. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of infection control concepts, internal/external disaster plans and risk management concepts. (Required)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations. (Required)

Working Conditions
Lifting
  • Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
  • Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.
  • Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
  • Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
  • Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions
  • Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
  • Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
  • Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
  • Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual
  • Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, WA, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system employing approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities in Washington, Oregon, Alaska. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, the legacy of its founding Sisters continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Get a feeling for the Spirit of PeaceHealth through this three-minute video, and visit us on Facebook or LinkedIn! We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefitspackage and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more please visit: jobs.peacehealth.org. Questions? Review our Employment FAQor email Recruitment@peacehealth.org. Please note this email does not accept resumes or applications.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Vancouver, WA, US

Year founded

1890

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