What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIO-MED TECH position at Forrest Health?
Job Summary:
The BMET I position is an entry-level role within the Biomedical Department. Its primary purpose is to support the maintenance and safety of general medical equipment across the organization. Responsibilities include performing safety inspections, analyzing and maintaining medical devices, calibrating and installing equipment, completing necessary upgrades, and reporting operator or system-related incidents. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Under the close supervision of a BMET II, BMET III, or the Biomed Manager, the BMET I maintains accurate records and databases for scheduled and corrective maintenance, as well as safety testing, in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, regulatory requirements, and departmental procedures.
This position also involves interacting with patients, families, and visitors of all ages, requiring sensitivity to diverse cultural and religious beliefs and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PEOPLE (25%)
- Interacts with others in a supportive, respectful manner.
- Listen to feedback and input carefully, demonstrate attention to others, and acknowledge and listen to different perspectives in a group.
- Communicate with customers to obtain access to equipment and resolve equipment issues.
- Participate in projects, such as inspections and installation of new medical equipment, as assigned.
SERVICE (25%)
- Consistently meets regulatory and department guidelines, such as PM compliance. PM compliance for assigned medical equipment at a minimum of 95% and life support equipment at 100% each month. Consistently meets departmental goal for "Open Repair Cases Average (OCA)."
- Works with hospital departments, communicates the status of repairs, and ensures minimal equipment downtime.
- Demonstrates high service standards, such as responding promptly to customer requests and identifying and anticipating customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
QUALITY / SAFETY (25%)
- Document all equipment support activities performed in the database entirely, accurately, and on time as per established guidelines.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs all assigned patient medical equipment per manufacturer-established specifications.
- Demonstrates solid technical skills in analyzing, calibrating, and installing assigned medical equipment.
- Utilizes tools and test equipment appropriately. Keeps an inventory of assigned tools and test equipment.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Demonstrates knowledge and behaviors related to environmental, employee, or patient safety requirements.
FINANCE (10%)
- Manages time effectively to meet established department guidelines.
- Utilizes department resources and supplies efficiently.
- Consistently meets productivity goal of 75% of working hours documented in the TMS.
GROWTH / INNOVATION (15%)
- Evaluate and recommend new ideas that improve medical equipment quality, safety, and service.
- Participates in Annual Technical Competency to establish future training needs.
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in changing demands and displays initiative to improve relative to job function.
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills
Associate Degree in Biomedical Technology (BMET), Electronics Technology, Electronics Engineering, or related field required within six (6) months of hire date OR successful completion of Military BMET training.
Work Experience:
Preferred one year of experience maintaining electronics, electromechanical, or medical equipment, but not required.
Mental Demands:
Courtesy, diplomacy, and cooperation in dealing with visitors, review agencies, physicians, hospital staff, and team members. Exceptional oral and written skills are required to relate effectively to Hospital and medical staff. The individual must have the ability to use a personal computer. Working knowledge of medical terminology is necessary. Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling pressure situations mentally and physically. The individual must be able to type and be familiar with spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules. The individual must be able to use a computer display station, copier, telephone, personal computer, tube system, and calculator. Working knowledge of medical terminology is necessary. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Capable of handling pressure situations with professionally demanding customers. Use tact and courtesy to resolve customer-related issues. Possess the ability to learn new methodologies.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off