Biomedical Equipment Technician

Perform installation, service, calibration, maintenance, and repair of biomedical equipment and instrumentation. Provide technical assistance and support preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment meets specified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, service and calibration of biomedical equipment and instrumentation.
• Install, qualify, maintain, service, modify, troubleshoot, safety test, and calibrate biomedical equipment by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations.
• Diagnose and correct system or equipment malfunctions by repairing or replacing parts to ensure equipment meets specified requirements.
• Assist in support of a systematic preventive maintenance program for biomedical equipment and instrumentation including entry into Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Meet departmental performance indicator standards consistently.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair preferred.
• Ability to read color codes on wiring and electrical components.
• Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to take support calls.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs frequently and unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents.
• Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection.
• Work environment consists of moderate noise and ability to work in a small cubicle and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Work in extreme temperatures for short duration.

Skills

• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Electronics Repair
• Mechanical Repair
• Electromechanical Repair
• Color Code Reading
• Technical Instruction Comprehension
• Driving License
• Support Call Handling
• Hand Tool Operation
• Power Tool Operation
• Chemical Handling
• Equipment installation
• Equipment Calibration
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Repair
• Ladder Climbing
• Computer Terminal Operation