Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Overview

Performs routine and preventive maintenance on electronic medical equipment and clinical equipment in a hospital. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment with minimal supervision.

Has a comprehensive knowledge level and experienced in most or all facets of job. Possesses an intermediate level of expertise and is capable of assisting less experienced technicians.

Demonstrates ability to learn from others on the job and can teach basic skills to BMET I technicians. Optionally can mentor others in basic skills and possesses comprehensive understanding and skills related to general electro-mechanical systems and devices.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization.

New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs on medium to high risk, single and multi component, single and multi unit, medical equipment. This equipment could be considered general or specialized patient care types of equipment that may or may not pose danger or misdiagnosis to a patient, and where backup equipment may or may not be available.
• form scheduled PM or safety testing in those areas assigned as primary areas of responsibility.
• Receives training on equipment in order to perform the service duties required.
• Coordinates outside services.
• Orders replacement parts as parts are used from inventory, orders parts to complete repairs of down equipment.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent Basic electronics training from a junior college, military, or trade school. Graduation from a BMET program may be military or college, that includes medical equipment training, medical terminology, and some internship at a hospital preferred.

The applicant should have had by this time formal factory training on several of the general types of medical equipment use in a hospital.

and 3-5 years experience At this level of employment the individual would be expected with only a short period of time (six months) be familiar enough with the hospital to assume responsibility for servicing several types of equipment generally found in a hospital and familiar with enough types to assume servicing of some the areas of the hospital with minimal training.

AAMI ICC Certification Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.

Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $27.62 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates.

The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.

A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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