Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Job Description Summary

Maintains and assists in management of medical equipment by installing, calibrating, repairing and inspecting medical equipment and solving moderate to high level technical problems in the field. Responsibilities include performing duties related to system support and maintenance; provides technical support service, repairs and preventive maintenance as necessary to maintain the safe operation of BWH's biomed integrated Systems, and advanced patient care technologies

Job Summary

Summary

Maintains 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

Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

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.

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%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.