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Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for leading a team of biomedical technicians to maintain medical equipment and devices.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Coordinates the day-to day operation of a team, including the scheduling of routine work, prioritization of work assignment, implementation of projects, and assessment of quality and quantity work.
-Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing.
-Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
-In cooperation with a clinical engineer develops and revises testing protocols.
-Responds to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluates, troubleshoots and corrects problems up to and including those requiring novel solutions and expert diagnostic skills, involving unfamiliar equipment, and having the highest level of acuity and complexity.
-Works with manufacturer to correct high level problems (e.g. design, ergonomic) and makes recommendations for improvement.
-Determines the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning medical devices from service and implements accordingly.
-Acts as first line of resource for technician team members and helps to think through complex problems in an innovative manner.
-Performs repairs and calibrations with the highest degree of complexity or requiring expert diagnostic and repair skills.
-Identifies and refers complex problems to a clinical engineer and develops and implements a long-term solution in cooperation with the clinical engineer.
-Participates in and may coordinate installations and updates of medical devices when required, including those requiring software revision.
-Provides technical feedback for device evaluations.
-Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess operation of medical devices.
-Notes trends and develops and implements solutions to address recurring problems.
-Assists other team members in doing the same.
-Performs technical teaching on the use and operation of medical devices.

Education
Associate's Degree Biomedical Equipment Technology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Biomedical Equipment Technology experience. 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level of competence in repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair devices and systems.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective leadership for scheduling and technical operations coordination.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to perform advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
- Possesses a high level of understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
- Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and performs in a highly independent manner with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, and ability to occasionally maneuver and lift heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

100 Blossom Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$36.19 - $52.67/Hourly

Grade

6

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