Description

ROLE SUMMARY
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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree or higher in electronics or medical device maintenance

  OR, Certificate of Biomedical training issued by Department of Defense (or coordinating service branch)

  OR, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) healthcare and/or medical related certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

AAMI Biomedical Technology Certified Associate

Healthcare Internship

Experience in a hospital or clinical environment

Experience and/or education in computer networks