Bio-Medical Equipment Technician Jobs

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of duties pertaining to installation, calibration, repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic and mechanical biomedical equipment following manufacturer specifications and established preventative maintenance procedures; documents all work.

• Performs preventative maintenance, electrical safety checks and equipment calibration on routine basis in accordance with JCAHO, CAP, AABB, NFPA99 and other related regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Assesses safety control implications; takes appropriate action; performs follow-up on action to ensure closure.
• Reviews, analyzes and assists in evaluation of issues and remedies as appropriate; assists supervisor in evaluation of service contract terms; assures documentation of service.
• Monitors and maintains stock levels; makes recommendations for procurement of inventory.
• Receives new equipment; performs acceptance checks; delivers to and/or installs equipment in department; inservices customer(s) on proper operations and potential hazardous or safety issues; ensures receipt of operations and technical service manuals.
• Participates in job-related seminars, service schools and AAMI meetings; provides inservice and cross training to other biomedical staff; documents training.
• Informs customers of equipment status; documents actions taken in accurate and timely manner; performs all repairs, maintenance and checks according to manufacturer specifications.
• Performs nitrous oxide scanning as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots and repairs biomedical and laboratory equipment and related systems; ensures correct operation; troubleshoots and coordinates repair of equipment that has little or no technical documentation.
• Provides resource to customers; liaisons with outside resources as appropriate; understands and communicates to customers the clinical value, use and technology of equipment; ensures provision of user inservice training as requested.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
• Ensures upgrades, modifications and/or health device alerts are properly handled and resolved to improve patient/staff safety or equipment performance; orders and installs hardware as appropriate.
• Ensures timely completion and documentation of preventative maintenance; ensures integrity and calibration of test equipment on scheduled basis; informs supervisor about overall status of preventative maintenance, problems and concerns.
• Non-Essential Functions:

• Successful completion of on-the-job training program or one to two years experience as Junior Biomedical Equipment Technician.

• Associates degree in biomedical or general electronics; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.
• Post high school coursework in anatomy and physiology.

• Drivers License (in location where applicable)

• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, decision making, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication.
• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency to service levels of equipment required by Junior Biomedical Equipment Technician.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in PC applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database.

PrimaryLocation : Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Facility Services & Materials Management
Department : Moanalua Medical Center - Biomed Svcs - 1201
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.