Biomedical Technician I or II - Fort Dodge, United States - UnityPoint Health

Description

Overview:

We're looking for a Biomedical Technician I or II to join our team In this role, you'll provide patient equipment service and maintenance. The BMET position has direct reporting responsibilities to the assigned affiliate Unity Point Clinical Engineer Site Manager or designated Supervisor.

Location- Onsite: Trinity Hospital- Fort Dodge, Iowa

What are team member vaccine requirements?
As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

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• Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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• Performs electrical safety testing and quality assurance inspections for all general medical devices.
• Must be able to understand and demonstrate required troubleshooting skills, decipher electronic schematics and use of service manual documentation.
• Must have general knowledge and understanding of PCs and required computer/network operating systems.
• Coordinates and performs both scheduled and emergency equipment repairs of general medical devices as assigned seeing them through to completion and return back to the clinical environment.
• Responsible for recording in the Clinical Engineering CMMS software database any assigned medical device service or maintenance event performed. All recordings are to be accurate and timely in manner to assure integrity of all CMMS archived medical device and staff work performance history.
• Adheres to assigned on-call rotations at assigned affiliate site and follows required availability and reporting to site as identified in the Clinical Engineering On-Call policy.
• Communicates and updates all clinical customers as to medical equipment service and maintenance events and device status to assure best delivery of care for all UPH affiliate patients.
• Provides education to clinical customers as to proper use and operation of medical equipment.

Education:

• Preferred: Associates degree from an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program, military biomedical certification or equivalent.

Experience:

• BMET I -Entry level (0 2 years) experience acquired through an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.
• BMET II- 3+ years experience acquired through an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent academic credentials with a track record of professional accomplishments, which demonstrate superior performance, leadership and vision.

Possesses excellent written and verbal communications.

Requires knowledge of federal healthcare laws and regulations.

Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Performs effectively under high stress of continual demands and deadlines.

Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks subject to frequent change.

Ability to understand and deal effectively with problems and opportunities.

Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate.

Ability to think, prepare and act objectively and analytically.

Ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate and present data in an effective and understandable format.

Ability to deal with people effectively and respond professionally in all situations.

Works independently, takes initiative, and possesses good organizational abilities.

Strong commitment to providing excellent service to internal and external customers.