Healthcare Engr Tech Lvl I - Brooklyn, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

Job Description

8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M

Purpose of Position:

Under supervision, the Healthcare Engineer Technician is responsible for repair, calibration, maintenance and monitoring of clinical / patient care equipment technologies, devices, instruments, and systems. Exhibits knowledge and understanding of the use of various clinical equipment, common clinical terminology, electro-mechanical systems and devices. Preforms professional-level inventory assessment / audits and preventive / corrective maintenance of clinical equipment, documenting all service events in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Provides support both on-site and remotely to a health care setting or within an assigned area. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.

Areas of Responsibilities:

Under supervision, preforms assigned duties related to repair, calibration, and maintenance of all types of general clinical equipment technologies, devices, instruments and systems used in the delivery of heath care. Demonstrates proper use of tools and machinery required to complete repairs. The following are typical tasks for both Assignment Level I and II:
1. Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects a diverse range of general therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment; troubleshoots basic computer issues.
2. Inspects, installs and preforms preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of all clinical equipment, devices and systems.
3. Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions and ensures appropriate personnel are kept informed of technical updates and equipment-related problems; maintains documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
4. Researches and initiates order for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.
5. Reviews outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
6. Ensues ongoing compliance and maintenance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies, procedures and other applicable external regulatory requirements.
7. Participates in quality assurance / performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, meetings, seminars and training as required.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Troubleshoots with Enterprise IT (EITS) to resolve networking issues with medical devices connected to the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
2. Effectively communicates in common clinical terms with clinicals and allied health professionals regarding the use and status of clinical equipment and devices.
3. Provides education to other staff including clinical staff related to equipment operations and maintenance and technical integration of the device/system.
4. Maintains a complete and accurate inventory of all medical equipment, devices, instrumentation, supplies and other relevant equipment and tools; performs periodic inspections of current inventory status, and makes recommendations regarding inventory.
5. Documents all testing, maintenance, and repair work according to departmental procedures. Assists in maintaining current database inventory of clinical equipment and services histories of equipment; prepares and submits other appropriate reports, as necessary.
6. May be required on an emergency basis to respond to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify operator complaints, issues, and concerns.
7. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level I
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and three (3) years of experience servicing a broad range of clinical/patient care equipment, clinical devices, and network medical systems in a hospital, health care facility or military biomedical equipment training and experience; or
2. Holds and maintains a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification issued by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Credentials Institute (ACI) or the International Certification Commission (ICC) and three (3) years of experience, as described in #1 above; or
3. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology or a related discipline and five (5) years of experience, as described in #1 above.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

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