THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

145d

About The Position

The position provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager. The role requires knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization, which should be demonstrated in leadership behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Requirements

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree in medical electronics, electronic technology or related field, including comparable military training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards.
• Ability to operate complex test equipment and analyze information provided by equipment and clinical staff.
• Basic understanding of personal computer operation and applications.
• Strong customer service communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• CBET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Uses manufacturer’s recommendations, standards or code requirements, and industry acceptable processes as guidelines for PM procedures.
• Diagnoses problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences and documents results of activities performed.
• Notifies equipment users, CE Managers, and Regional Director of repair status and delays as necessary.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost effective source, and submits properly completed parts request.
• Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed and participating effectively in group decision making.
• Seeks ways to eliminate and reduce waste in processes.
• Has authority to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis.
• Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Technician I as assigned.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees