Maniilaq Association

08/08

Title:  Biomedical Equipment Technician I / II / III                                                    Range:  14

Program:  Bio-Med                                                                                                 Status:  Non-Exempt

Housing Priority:  4                                                                                                Covered: No

Safety Sensitive:  Yes                                                                                             Sensitive:  Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Biomedical Equipment Technician I:

Performs Biomedical engineering activities for the hospital.  Applies mechanical and electronics skills to assemble, analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions on various patient care equipment. Assist in training on the operation and care of medical equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technician II:

Plans and schedules Biomedical engineering activities for the hospital.  Applies mechanical and electronics skills to analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions in electrical patient care equipment. Conducts training in electrical safety and in the operation and care of patient care equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technician III:

With minimal or no supervision, plans and schedules Biomedical engineering activities for the hospital.  Applies mechanical and electronics skills to analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions in electrical patient care equipment. Conducts training in electrical safety and in the operation and care of patient care equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Biomedical Equipment Technician I:

1. Performs and completes monthly scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections in timely manner, on a monthly scheduled basis.
2. Determines priorities for utilization of resources; applies mechanical and electronics skills to analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions in patient care equipment.
3. Inspects and evaluates new equipment before it is put into use. Inspects and certifies the safe operation of patient and employee personal electrical equipment brought for use at the hospital.
4. Utilizes an equipment management database for maintenance and testing records in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
5. May provide engineering services through out organization as directed.
6. As assigned, provides repair and preventive maintenance for bio-medical and dental equipment in the villages and in the Maniilaq Health Center.
7. May be called upon for time to be spent in villages, providing support of program objectives.
8. May be required to travel in small planes on a regular basis, and is routinely required to lift and/or carry equipment/tools in excess of 50 pounds.

1.   Plans and schedules Biomedical engineering activities for the hospital and village clinics.

2.   Determines priorities for utilization of resources; applies mechanical and electronics skills to analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions in electrical patient care equipment.

3.   Inspects and evaluates new equipment before it is put into use.  Inspects and certifies the safe operation of patient and employee personal electrical equipment brought for use at the hospital.

4.   Assists in training on the operation and care of patient care equipment.

5.   Maintains an equipment management database for maintenance and testing records in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

6.   May provide Biomedical engineering services at other service units as directed.

7.   Serves as a member of other hospital committees as assigned.

8.   Provides repair and preventive maintenance for bio-medical and dental equipment in the villages and in the Maniilaq Health Center.

9.   Travels in small planes on a regular basis, and is routinely required to lift and/or carry equipment/tools in excess of 50 pounds.

10.   May spend percentage of the time in the villages providing in support of program objectives. 

Biomedical Equipment Technician II:

1. Plans and schedules Biomedical engineering activities for the hospital and village clinics.
2. Determines priorities for utilization of resources; applies mechanical and electronics skills to analyze, maintain, and correct malfunctions in electrical patient care equipment.
3. Inspects and evaluates new equipment before it is put into use.Inspects and certifies the safe operation of patient and employee personal electrical equipment brought for use at the hospital.
4. Assists in training on the operation and care of patient care equipment.
5. Maintains an equipment management database for maintenance and testing records in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
6. May provide Biomedical engineering services at other service units as directed.
7. Serves as a member of other hospital committees as assigned.
8. Provides repair and preventive maintenance for bio-medical and dental equipment in the villages and in the Maniilaq Health Center.
9. Travels in small planes on a regular basis, and is routinely required to lift and/or carry equipment/tools in excess of 50 pounds.
10. May spend percentage of the time in the villages providing in support of program objectives.
11. Monitors, maintains, and installs TeleRad equipment.Acts as technical advisor when required.
12. Give guidance to the BMET I, BMET II and any other departmental staff under the direction of the departmental manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Biomedical Equipment Technician I:

Requires a high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, plus one year of experience (or equivalent).   Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of biomedical instruments and equipment; have ability to read and interpret technical data specifications and drawings; have ability to use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technician II:

High School Diploma and an Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, plus four years directly relevant work experience. Military or demonstrated work experience may be considered. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of biomedical instruments and equipment; have ability to read and interpret technical data specifications and drawings; have ability to use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technician III:

High School Diploma and an Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, including 10 or more years directly relevant work experience. Military or demonstrated work experience may be considered.  Shall meet the certification requirements for BioMed or has successfully completed the certification exam and is a CBET.  Has knowledge of biomedical instruments and equipment; ability to read and interpret technical data specifications and drawings; ability to use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in this job.