Entry Level Biomedical Clinical Engineer Jobs in California

Title: Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Location: Long Beach

Department: Bio Med Engineering

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $43.70/hr - $50.10/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The BioMedical Technician II (BMETII) is a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) specialist responsible for performing preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs of clinical equipment. The BMET II ensures the proper functioning of patient treatment and diagnostic related medical devices on a daily basis and in a safe, cost-effective and efficient manner. The BMET II understands and develops medical equipment repair and preventative maintenance strategies by understanding complex electronic, mechanical, and system diagrams and processes. The BMET II designs and develops PM procedures and in-services BME staff on the maintenance and operation of medical devices. The BMET II works with clinical staff to ensure the safe deployment, operation, and conditions of the medical equipment inventory including medical device integration into the electronic health record, and hospital owned medical equipment used in the patients home.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1.                Performs scheduled tests, inspections, and preventive maintenance.

2.                Performs corrective repairs and incoming inspections.

3.                Ensures preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and tasks are current and followed correctly.

4.                Performs tasks in accordance with current life safety codes, manufacturer guidelines, and established clinical engineering practices.

5.                . Maintains shop, equipment, and technical service documentation in a neat and organized manner.

6.                Analyzes complex medical equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots advanced electronic, mechanical, and systemlevel issues requiring indepth technical knowledge.

7.                Performs advanced preventive maintenance and repair activities on higherrisk or more complex medical equipment with minimal supervision.

8.                Supports lifecycle management of medical equipment by assisting with evaluation, setup, verification, and transition of new or replacement devices.

9.                Provides technical input and recommendations on equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and service histories to support department decisionmaking.

10.             Be at work and be on time.

11.             Follow company policies, procedures and directives.

12.             Interact in a positive and constructive manner.

13.             Prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

        Minimum 3 years' medical equipment maintenance within hospital environment preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

        Associate's degree in technology or electronics or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) required or equivalent work experience required.