BioMed Maintenance Tech - Full-time

Job Summary

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions

• Provides safety checks calibrations preventative maintenance and minor repairs to general patient care equipment and numerous other BioMedical and nonBioMedical equipment.
• Supports the Mission of Frederick Health Hospital and complies with the hospitals Code of Conduct.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have electronic and mechanic ability and be able to read and interpret service manuals and schematics.
• Must have the ability to use effective communication skills both written and oral in completing job assignments entering data and providing information to outside medical equipment manufacturers and communicate issues to clinical staff.
• Must be able to follow both written and oral directives and comply with any hospital and departmental policies and procedures and follow Joint Commission standards.
• Must be able to work with a database (computerize maintenance system) entering maintenance and repair information into work orders and run simples queries and reports.
• Must be able to utilize various hand and power tools necessary to complete work assignments. Must be able to learn to operate test equipment such as: electrical and pneumatic test equipment function generator frequency counter/timer digital multimeter power supply vacuum and pressure gauges.Safety and special medical test equipment including but not limited to the following:electrical safety analyzer patient simulators fluid analyzer and tachometer force gauges calipers etc.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• AA degree in Biomedical Engineering Electronics Technology or a current student Electronics or certificate of completion of a technical program and or experience in Biomedical Technology Information Technology or a technical trade such as HVAC or Automotive Technology or military education and training in a similar technical field is desired.
• 1year or less experience in a hospital setting with specialized training on one or more BioMedical device or systems desired.

Patient Contact

• Performance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Demands:

Medium Work Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking.Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools.The amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture:Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity.Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching twisting bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress:Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood vessels.For example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance ShortTerm Income Replacement and LongTerm Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is parttime salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. NonExempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.

Hourly Range: $20.22 $30.68