What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Tech - Clinical Technology Services position at Cape Fear Valley Health?
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Clinical Technology Services
Job Family
Professional
Work Shift
Summary
Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, and installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Director or Lead BMET.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum of one year previous experience working with biomedical equipment working in clinical engineering environment preferred but not required. Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field. Ability to train CTS employees on use and application of select test equipment. Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of CFVHS, and CTS. Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard. Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken. Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition. Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes. Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk. Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities. Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices. Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak. Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors. Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors. Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time). Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities. Must be able to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Clinical Technology Services
Job Family
Professional
Work Shift
Summary
Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, and installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Director or Lead BMET.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum of one year previous experience working with biomedical equipment working in clinical engineering environment preferred but not required. Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field. Ability to train CTS employees on use and application of select test equipment. Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of CFVHS, and CTS. Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard. Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken. Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition. Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes. Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions.Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk. Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities. Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices. Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak. Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors. Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors. Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time). Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities. Must be able to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
