Biomedical Tech III, Onsite

Job Overview:

The Biomedical Tech III (BME III) will travel to assigned work locations as required according to customer and organizational needs. Consistently delivers high quality service thereby ensuring superior customer satisfaction. The BME III performs high level troubleshooting, calibration and operational evaluations on complex medical equipment. Will perform Safety Inspections, preventive maintenance inspections and/or repairs as requested, scheduled or required. The BME III provides training to technical and clinical staff as requested by the Biomedical Engineering Manager, Regional Manager or Mobile Service Manager. Maintains a professional and business-like relationship with customers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum AAS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience in Biomedical Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience.
• Advance knowledge of biomedical/electronic test equipment.
• Knows principles and function of electricity/electronics.
• Knows how to use MS Office and other computer applications.
• Knows various types of medical equipment and medical terminology.
• Holds technical service certification from at least one medical device manufacture.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of computers and networks.
• Eligible for AAMI/ICC certification.
• Anesthesia service training/hands-on experience.
• Project management experience.
• Leadership experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time, Day
• Participates in On Call duties after normal working hours.
  • Must respond to a call within 15 minutes by telephone, and reports to the facility within a maximum of one hour if required to be on site.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections appropriate to level of job competence using appropriate productivity & quality measures.
• Cost effectiveness is judged by completing PM & minor repairs within reasonable average items per hour guideline.
• Validates PM procedures following manufacturer guidelines and departmental risk system.
• Actively participates and/or coordinates with biomedical staff to address scheduled and corrective maintenance service requests.
• Assists with troubleshooting & repair of medical equipment using established productivity & quality measures Collaborates with other service team members to help determine most cost-effective service strategy to follow.
• Demonstrates the need to maintain an adequate level of parts on hand as applicable, to assist in keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Cross trains other staff & encourages follow-up.
• Inspects new medical devices equipment and participates in installations ensuring compliance with existing safety codes and standards.
• Learns about the function/performance of new medical devices with speed & comprehension.
• Secures all required medical device information required for the biomedical equipment database,
• Assist Manager to meet regulatory requirements and goals.
• Complies with and supports system, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, goals and objectives.
• Reports witnessed violations that put patients, staff, department or facility in jeopardy taking appropriate action where and when necessary.
• Effectively collaborates with Manager and others to investigate and resolve reported unsafe conditions taking action where necessary to correct them.
• To document all activities in our work order system to meet regulatory and departmental requirements.
• Provides in-service training for other technical staff on the safe and proper use of all tools and all test equipment,
• Is able to give technical instruction to users over the phone minimizing equipment downtime, while providing for the continuum in patient care and organizational cost effectiveness.
• Provides technical leadership to other biomedical service team members to maintain a high level of competency and continuum of care within his/her specialty group or to the biomedical service team at large.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer