Associate, Biomed, OR Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $24.00 - $49.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Biomedical Equipment Technician is a highly technical position that serves our patients through creative high quality biomedical equipment support and technical assistance for clinical associates in a professional timely and cost effective manner. Has a high level of specialized technical ability in problem solving use of test equipment and service documentation to maintain a wide variety of equipment types used for patient diagnostics and treatment clinical laboratory radiology surgery and other medical and support departments. Demonstrates mastery of biomedical skills related to installation maintenance calibration and repair of medical equipment.

Job Description

Performs safety inspections calibration and preventive maintenance on medical equipment as scheduled (specialty or focus areas may be required). Conducts corrective maintenance modification updating and repair on all types of medical equipment on a by-request basis. Performs medical equipment and technology evaluations and assessments including pre-purchase and trial equipment in work groups to prepare coordinate and present formal and informal training programs related to equipment theory safety operation inspection and repair as scheduled or for manufacturer or third party service training when required on an ongoing basis to maintain satisfactory competence and all activities and occurrences related to medical equipment management programs as required by Biomedical Electronics policies and procedures. Assists in maintaining records producing reports and analyzing data as required. Provide onsite/remote service on specialty trained on tasks related to new equipment projects such as new builds remodels and acquisition of new properties to ensure work is completed in a timely trains peers relating to medical equipment maintenance and repairs to maintain well trained knowledgeable and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills knowledge and abilities to perform within scope role specific functions. Maintains knowledge of new technical skills techniques instrumentation and advances in related areas. Works independently with little to no supervision.

Qualifications

For all Levels - Associates degree required in Biomedical Engineering Equipment Technology Electronics or related field.

For Associate Level - Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Technology internship or equivalent internship experience. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

For Intermediate Level - Three years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of three biomedical modalities such as Ventilators Lasers Anesthesia Machines Telemetry and other fields as defined. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

For Senior Level - Five years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent. Six years of experience working as Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of five biomedical modalities such as Ventilators Lasers Anesthesia Machines Telemetry and other fields as defined. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations. Proficient with MS excel and other MS office products.

For all Levels - Valid Drivers License required. Must maintain a good driving record. AAMI Credentials Institute (AMI) Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET) Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) certification preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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