Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description:-

Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Boston, MA

Full Time

Salary $90,000/yr -$110,000/yr plus benefits

Under general supervision, provides and performs electrical safety testing, calibration, troubleshooting, performance assurance testing and emergency repairs for all biomedical, laboratory and associated medical instrumentation used throughout the Boston Medical Center. Orders supplies and parts for equipment and stock inventory. Maintains an accurate computer database of equipment which includes: departmental wide inventory, repair data and retired equipment. Assists in the establishment of performance assurance guidelines as part of a comprehensive electrical safety program. Participates in an on-call rotation (nights, weekends and holidays). Supports off-site locations.

Position: Biomedical Equipment Technician Senior

Department: Clinical Engineering

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field required or at least 4 years’ experience in biomedical instrumentation repair.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

AAMI certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

7 years+ of relatable experience in a hospital setting or recommendation by Director of Clinical Engineering

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of standards, regulations, and safety requirements (such as Joint Commission, FDA, ECRI, ASA, OSHA and DPH) is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical, anesthesia and patient-care related instrumentation, and detailed understanding of hemodynamic monitoring.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic and medical terminology.
• Ability to repair, maintain, test and calibrate a wide range of detailed biomedical, anesthesia and patient-care related instrumentation is necessary.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare data into statistical reports.
• Proficiency with standard software programs used in healthcare (such as MS Word, Outlook) and web browsers, patient registration systems and electronic medical record.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS (Responsible for on-call,24 hr. coverage, etc.):

Participates in an on-call rotation (nights, weekends and holidays).

Must-Haves

7 years+ of relatable experience in a hospital setting or recommendation by Director of Clinical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field required or at least 4 years’ experience in biomedical instrumentation repair

Knowledge of standards, regulations, and safety requirements (such as Joint Commission, FDA, ECRI, ASA, OSHA and DPH) is necessary

Nice-To-Haves

Strong troubleshooting + Repair across multiple device types

CBET Certification (or equivalent)

Leadership or Mentoring experience