Biomedical Equipment Technician I - Cheyenne, United States - Memorial Hospital of Laramie County

Description

Job Description

A Day in the Life of a Biomedical Equipment Technician I:
The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET-I) maintains hospital and patient care medical equipment using a Medical Equipment Management Plan. This entry level position performs a variety of installation, maintenance, calibration and repair tasks within a limited scope.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital

• 403(b) with 4% employer match

• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)

• Education Assistance Program

• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance program

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

• Diagnoses and corrects equipment malfunctions making adjustments and replacing faulty parts as needed.

• Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance of medical devices and related systems in accordance with department, manufacturer, and regulatory standards.

• Performs safety testing on medical equipment and patient care devices.

• Calibrates and troubleshoots electronic devices.

• Identifies and escalates issues not within scope of a BMET-I.

• Maintains documentation of all service events, performance tests and corrective maintenance actions.

• Repairs miscellaneous equipment if within scope and as requested,

• Performs on-call coverage as required by department needs.

Desired Skills:

• Basic knowledge of general and specialized tools, test equipment and service manuals

• Ability to troubleshoot medical equipment using a variety of instructional sources

• Basic math, computer, and business software skills

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physics, and medical terminology

• Ability to perform general electromechanical troubleshooting

• Basic knowledge of medical devices and their purpose

• Ability to understand operational and environmental needs of supported locations

• Basic knowledge of regulatory agencies and their interaction with Cheyenne Regional

• Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Here Is What You Will Need:

• Associate's degree or higher in electronics or medical device maintenance
o OR, Certificate of Biomedical training issued by Department of Defense (or coordinating service branch)
o OR, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) healthcare and/or medical related certification

Nice to Have:

• AAMI Biomedical Technology Certified Associate

• Healthcare Internship

• Experience in a hospital or clinical environment

• Experience and/or education in computer networks

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today