Biomedical Technician (I, II and III) - Foundation Health, LLC

Overview

$20,000 Retention Bonus!

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for Biomedical Technicians to join their team!

This position is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, preventative maintenance, electrical safety and performance verification, bench and field service on most medical equipment at the board/module level with assistance or direct supervision.

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college required

Placement into Tech I, II, or III slot will be determined by experience. 

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education as BMET II
• Retention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus
• Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
• Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Shifts Available:- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5X8 hour shifts 
• - Occasional overtime and/or weekend work, On Call Rotation Required

• Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $3.50/hr. Night 

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. 

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of electronics as normally obtained through the completion of an Associate’s degree Biomedical Technologies from an accredited college, technical school or equivalent experience and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience within an acute-care hospital setting.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

Must possess a working knowledge of electricity, AC/DC electronics including power supplies, electro/mechanics including motors and motor controls, and hydraulics/pneumatics. Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology and basic physiology. Must also be proficient in PC repair and Windows PC and network operating systems.

Most possess the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer trained or equivalent of Physiological Monitoring System (Philips, GE, Welch Allyn)

Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Anesthesia System (GE Avance, Aestiva)

Manufacturer trained or equivalent on Dialysis System (Fresenius 2008 Series)

Be able to conduct First Look troubleshooting on Ultrasound Equipment (Siemens, Philips, Sonosite, Terason)

Be able to conduct First Look troubleshooting on LASER equipment (Sciton, Lumenis, Dornier, Candela)

At least one year Hands-On experience on two or more of the above systems

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.