Entry Level Biomedical Engineering Jobs in Florida

Position Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 0.00
Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $ 27.82 Mid $ 34.78Position Summary
Works under the minimal supervision of the Clinical Engineering Supervisor. Performs the specific duties required of the team which s/he is assigned. Possess a broad level of knowledge and experience in most facets of the job and functions. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of an advanced level CE Technician. Instructs level 1 and 2 technicians. Demonstrates sense of urgency and ownership, high degree of self-motivation, commitment, integrity, initiative, and workmanship. Is committed to providing excellent customer support to our physicians, staff, and business partners. May perform other duties as assigned.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Standard Work: Biomedical Engineer III
  • Under minimum supervision, evaluates medical equipment issues, rounds and as assigned, performs repairs, Electrical Safety and Preventative Maintenance (PMs)
  • Flex time as required to meet department operational requirements.
  • Maintains accurate and current records of medical equipment service, repairs and PMs.
  • Maintain proper care of all tools and test equipment.
  • Has a understanding of local and national regulations and guidance
  • Attends and satisfactorily completes training and cross-trains other CE staff as appropriate.
  • Evaluate contracts as requested.
  • Participate in Projects as requested.
  • Assists in the evaluation of new equipment, accessories and supplies.
  • Helps maintain technical literature library

Competencies & Skills
Essential:

• Strong customer service, technical, and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and team skills.
• Must have broad level of competence in repair of electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair medical devices and systems
• Ability to perform a comprehensive level of testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools. Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively and ability to occasionally maneuver and lift heavy equipment. Ability to endure long periods of walking and standing.
• Strong ability to learn advanced equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Essential:

• Biomedical Degree or equivalent Military biomedical education (School House)

Nonessential:

• Biomedical Degree or equivalent Military biomedical education (School House)

Other information:
Experience Essential:
- 3+ years of Bio-Medical experience
- Possesses understanding and skills related to general electro-mechanical systems and devices.
- Can provide support of acuity equipment for direct patient care
- Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support such as hospital, clinic, and so on.
- Possesses understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology
- Completion of 1 OEM training group
Certifications Preferred:
CBET
Licenses Essential:
Valid FL Driver's License