Biomedical Equipment Technician

Job Purpose:

Supports patient diagnosing and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations.

Duties:

* Approves new biomedical equipment by conducting tests; ensuring adherence to codes; making modifications.

* Installs new biomedical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance.

* Maintains biomedical equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules; conducting tests; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions; calling for special service; evaluating service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories.

* Directs biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations; instructing other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment; answering questions; providing information.

* Evaluates proposed biomedical equipment by conducting tests and evaluations.

* Improves biomedical equipment performance by studying machine-patient interaction; conferring with equipment users; developing modifications; collaborating with equipment manufacturers.

* Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

* Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

* Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

* Maintains safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests; recommending and complying with procedures; training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel; complying with codes.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications; maintaining personal networks.

* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Infection Control, Training Management, Lab Environment, Clinical Lab Testing, Confidentiality, Equipment Calibration, Sterilization, Conceptual Skills