Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

Job Duties

• Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects complex medical imaging equipment, instrumentation, and systems. Assign routine repairs, inspections, and installations to team members and observe their performance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, and monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.
• Prioritizes service calls and unscheduled maintenance or repairs while ensuring responses are within acceptable guidelines and time limits as required by the user department/unit.
• Reviews outcome of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Instructs personnel in the safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of imaging equipment technologies and systems.
• Recommends new equipment and testing procedures.
• Maintains accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of equipment.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to maintain required records and reports relative to regulatory compliance of biomedical equipment including but not limited to new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Coordinates and assists with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and third-party repairs.
• Maintains professional growth and technical expertise and knowledge through seminars, conferences, and other educational forums.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to personnel.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational Values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Understands and complies with The Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Education
  Associate's Degree In Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar field or
  Applicable Military Training and experience.
   

• Experience
  4 years Of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical imaging equipment
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Must have a valid State of Texas Driver's License. Upon Hire
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CBET) CER BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERNG TECH Successful completion and maintenance of CBET certification (Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician) Upon Hire and
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic
• equipment.
• Knowledge of the application of computers and servers and how they interface with medical equipment.
• Knowledge of networking theory.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ability to run diagnostic programs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibrations, and test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair.
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand to-to-eye coordination, and color vision.
• Ability to interact and communicate respectfully with diverse populations and cultures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize, implement, and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Superior interpersonal and leadership skills; proven ability to develop and motivate employees to meet and exceed performance standards.

• Physical Demands
  Bending/Leaning Over
  Handling
  Kneeling
  Lifting
  Pulling
  Pushing
  Reaching
  Standing
  Talking
   

• Working Conditions
  Clinical Setting
  Hospital Setting
   

• P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
• C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.