Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech) III - Samhealth Test account

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Performs expert level repair, calibration and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Executes inventory assessment and audits the preventative maintenance program. Assists medical and nursing staff in the use of equipment.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • Clinical Engineering provides technical support to Samaritan Health Services patient care areas through the installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance and repair of imaging, high energy and biomedical equipment.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One (1) of the following required:
    • Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology and one (1) year BMET experience.
    • Associate's degree in Electronics and two (2) years BMET experience.
    • Military training in electronics or biomed equipment and one (1) year BMET experience.
    • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience to any of the options above.
  • Seven (7) years BMET experience required.
  • ICC Certification preferred.
  • GSR Clinical Engineering:
    • This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Ability to analyze, test, repair, calibrate, install and maintain electronic and electromechanical patient care devices and systems, including the associated use of test equipment, tools and diagnostic software. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems to component level.
  • Working knowledge of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic and computer network fundamentals along with medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology as applied to the use of biomedical equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret various types of schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of devices and systems including color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
  • Knowledge of the relative logic of cause and effect relationships, general engineering principles and problem solving processes including the ability to learn from others through comprehending and following both oral and written instructions.
  • Possess skills in operating computers and troubleshooting hardware and software problems, including a working knowledge of email, database, spreadsheet and word processing software and the ability to document and maintain accurate records.
  • Knowledge of codes, standards and regulatory compliance issues relating to the Clinical Engineering profession.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB – SCAFFOLDING

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

    PULL (60 or more pounds force)

    SIT

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    CLIMB – LADDER

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    CRAWL (hands & knees)

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

    PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

    PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    REACH - Forward

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PULL (20-40 pounds force)

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

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