Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

at St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho, United States

Under the guidance and/or direct supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician ( BMET ) 1 performs technical tasks including inspecting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining general (IV Pumps, Infant Care, Physical Therapy, Spot Check, and Point of Care ( POC )) medical equipment, devices, systems, and instruments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment.

- Performs and documents preventive maintenance and repairs of medical electronic equipment and systems, as assigned, in accordance with established organization procedures

- Demonstrates a basic working knowledge and use of required test equipment and tools to service electronics, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical circuits and networked devices.

- Interprets and effectively utilizes service manuals, schematics, and other applicable service information, required to perform and document planned maintenance and repair of medical equipment and systems, as assigned.

- Coordinate with vendors on scheduled planned maintenance for scheduling and completion, including closing of work orders and attaching service reports.

- Provides technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operations and maintenance. Maintains timely and detailed documentation of all service events, performance tests, and corrective maintenance.

- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs and/or maintenance as needed. Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.

- Works and coordinates with other Healthcare Technology Management ( HTM )/Clinical Engineering team members on projects, installs, rounding in departments

- Participates in on-site and off-site training programs as assigned

- Possesses a basic understanding of local and national public safety and regulatory requirements. Complies with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and requirements.

- Accountable for regular rounding with assigned departments to promote an HTM presence and to meet with front-line caregivers to identify service opportunities.

- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Education: Associates degree or Department of Defense ( DOD ) Certification, or experience in lieu of degree

- Experience: None

- Licenses/Certifications: None

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