Biomedical Equipment Technician

BMET -Evenings- Tampa, FL

Job Summary

Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment. Performs duties and established and recognized standards as adopted by the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• Completion of a 2-year Associate degree, military training, or academic work aligned with AAMI’s Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician, and a basic knowledge of mathematics, anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, chemistry, medical terminology, English, computer and networking peripherals, and professional skills. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge level and experience in most or all facets of the job.
• This level typically requires 2-4 years of related experience and demonstration of the specific skills/experience listed below.

Specific Skills/Experience

• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported
• Can provide comprehensive support of acuity equipment for direct patient care
• Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.)
• Has comprehensive experience in their assigned clinical environment
• Other Skills:
• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported.
• Can provide comprehensive support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
• Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support such as hospital, clinic, etc.
• Has comprehensive experience in their assigned clinical environment.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory issues.
• Can assist less experiences technicians.
• Demonstrates the ability to solve service line customer service problems.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinical equipment, radiological, laboratory and network medical systems.