Biomedical Equipment Technician I
Biomedical Equipment Technician I
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryMaintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing calibrating repairing and inspecting medical equipment.
Essential Functions
Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.
Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate troubleshoot and solve problems.
Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software e.g. to board or component level for electrical devices.
Participates in medical equipment evaluations installations and upgrades including software revision.
Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing calibration preventive maintenance basic troubleshooting and medical equipment repair.
Documents inspections repairs maintenance procedures and teaching activities.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) No
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Biomedical Technician required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes - Completion of apprenticeship program and CABT certification.
Experience
Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members front line staff and vendors.
Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
Ability to learn equipment maintenance operating procedures and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
Ability to use computer-based tools.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- 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%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
