Biomedical Equipment Tech I Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req38501)

Description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Engineering leadership team, the Clinical Engineering Technician I as an entry-level technician, maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the medical equipment management plan and all medical equipment policies and procedures, and manufacturer or alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) specifications. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, testing, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of medical equipment and systems.
Primary Duties:

•  Responds to basic support requests. Diagnoses, resolves and closes issues involving basic medical equipment and systems according to service level guidelines. May be required to take part in on-call rotation, covering after-hours and weekends.
•  Ensures that preventative maintenance is promptly performed accordingly to the established schedule. Makes daily rounds within the hospital to assure proper operation of medical equipment and corrects any deviations.
•  Orders parts, receives, inventories, assembles, inspects, and tests equipment and documents results. Coordinates efforts with supervisor and/or experienced technicians as appropriate.
•  Inspects and tests electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical medical and scientific equipment according to specific test procedures. Verifies equipment safety and accuracy for continued use.
•  Provides clear, concise, and timely follow up with colleagues, ensuring they know the status of work being performed on their equipment. May provide technical in-service or instruction to facility staff in proper operation of patient care equipment on an as-needed basis.
•  Reviews department/unit operations manual to ensure compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, accepted Standards of Conduct, and the Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all MedStar Health Policies and Procedures, Corporate Compliance Program Standards of Conduct, and all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
•  Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures documentation is accurate, complete and timely. Provides monthly reports as needed.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

•        Associate's degree in biomedical or Electronics Technology required. Or
•        Military training or academic work or actual work experience aligned with AAMI's Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician.
•        1-2 years' Experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and systems, OR similar experience in a technical-related field.

This position has a hiring range of $26.083 - $39.372