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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) provides a link between technology and patient care in surgical and intensive care units; diagnostic and therapeutic treatment units; clinics; laboratories; and medical equipment distribution areas. The BMET is expected to support a wide variety of medical devices in use at an academic medical center in conjunction with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan. The BMET is responsible for completing all given assignments within the parameters of the department performance standards.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do

• Primary responsibility is to provide technical support in handling specific logistical activities in defined support areas. The BMET functions as team member within a workgroup.
• Understands and adheres to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy.
• Documents all scheduled and unscheduled work performed in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
• Demonstrates acceptance of patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life style, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.
• Follows all SH&C/LPCH safety guidelines and infection control policies and procedures for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Complies with Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and actively participates in continuous education and training.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to hospital business and HIPAA compliance.
• Provides technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls while consistently demonstrating the ability to assess priorities and escalate more difficult tasks to properly trained staff.
• Handles hospital and department computer workstations, software packages, websites, and files with appropriate care and respects all copyrighted material.
• Periodically provides weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage, including call-back emergency coverage. May be required to service equipment on any shift if delays would adversely affect patient care.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill: to repair simple to complex medical devices, recognizing the importance of concentrating efforts on the areas of greatest financial impact
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to have good dexterity and strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related safety procedures
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to diagnose and resolve routine, specialized, and advanced technology problems
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $51.73 - $58.25 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.