Bio Med Tech I - Blanchard Valley Health System

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of a Biomedical Technician is to assist with overall operations of the Biomedical Engineering group function in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local requirements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duty 1: Serves as a Biomedical Technician to perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs and upgrades to all biomedical related equipment to ensure safe and reliable equipment.

Duty 2: Assists with evaluation of cost associated with the maintenance of Biomedical related equipment to determine cost benefits of acquiring or terminating service contracts.

Duty 3: Assists with the maintaining of complete and accurate records for all repairs, preventive maintenance and upgrades on all biomedical related equipment to meet all regulatory agency requirements.

Duty 4: Demonstrates the ability to diagnosis and repair biomedical related equipment with the most cost effective and reliable parts to ensure maximum up time as well as safe and reliable equipment.

Duty 5: Keeps current on training and also cross trains others to continue expansion of the department’s scope of coverage.

Duty 6: Maintains department and tools in a neat and orderly fashion to ensure a safe and productive working environment

Duty 7: Works with customers to assist in the purchase, maintenance, costs and end of life determination to ensure their biomedical related equipment provides safe and accurate service for their patients.

Duty 8: Adheres to policies and procedures to ensure that departmental staff is compliant with all applicable regulatory agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AA in Applied Science or comparable experience (ie military engineering training)
• Maximum exposure in regard to universal precautions. 
• A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).  You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. 
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.  Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Biomedical Engineering
• At least one year experience in biomedical field
• Specialty training/education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This position requires a full range of body motions with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit for four to six hours a day and stand for one hour a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel. 

***This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)