Biomedical Equipment Technician - Field Service

Repair, calibrate, and maintain all types of basic clinical and surgical center medical equipment, devices, instruments, and systems. Inspect, install, and provide preventative maintenance of general clinical equipment.

This is a field position. Territory includes Seattle metropolitan areas; Everett & Arlington, WA area; and Sea-tac-Tacoma areas. Daily travel to multiple customer locations is required. Must have a personal means of transportation.

Job Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.

Duties include:

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
• Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new and rental equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Schedule and oversee third-party repair as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Individual will work under close supervision of the Senior Manager, Biomedical Services or other assigned manager.

Working Relationships:

Individual will maintain good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, vendors, manufacturers, and the general public. Will be expected to participate in meetings, seminars, training, workshops, and conferences as required. May coordinate and deliver technical in-service education sessions to users as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training, and/or work experience required.

• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
• Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new and rental equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Schedule and oversee third-party repair as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to personnel.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in biomedical equipment technology and two or more years experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment in a hospital setting is highly desirable. A CBET certificate is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general applications such as e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; and to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to use of biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
• Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ability to run diagnostic programs.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and effectively communicate.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration and tests.
• Ability to travel within a defined territory.
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand-to-eye coordination, and color vision.

Working Conditions:

Generally good working conditions. Possible hazards include exposure to electrical shock, ionizing radiation, chemicals and chemical fumes, high-pressure air, infectious disease, and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work. Protective clothing and safe work practices are required.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only standards for the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. enBio has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

License/Certification:

• CBET Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road