We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Biomedical Technician II- Clinical Engineering- Full Time, Evening.
In this role, the successful candidate Under moderate / limited supervision, installs inspects, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance of all electrical, electronic, and pneumatic patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instrumentation throughout the Medical Center, specifically the Critical Care areas.
These areas include but are not limited to ORs, Cath Labs, Procedure Rooms, ICUs, ER, PACUs, L&D, and Step Down units. Troubleshoots and repairs / services a variety of instruments, such as all devices serviced by BMET1s, Telemetry Systems, Multi-parameter Monitors, Electrosurgical Units, Defibrillators, etc.
Job Responsibilities :
Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
Provided services and repairs to all patient care, diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic instruments in the medical center efficiently.
Responds to calls for service on a timely basis. Troubleshoots equipment and renders equipment functional, fixing or replacing appropriate components or circuit boards based on the problem;
may be required to provide service at the point of use. Instruct users on equipment function in cases of operator-related errors.
Verifies proper operation of all device functions prior to returning the device to service. If the service was rendered at the point of use, request the user verify the operation before resuming patient use.
Records all work done in the medical equipment database. Informs and consults with the Operations Manager / Director on unusual problems or specific hazards.
Performs preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on the equipment mentioned above at intervals prescribed by manufacturers and departmental policies.
Locates equipment that is due for PM, functional testing, and calibration : works on fixed equipment, such as patient monitors in the room where it is installed.
Bring mobile equipment back to the shop for inspection. Carries out preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration procedures strictly to manufacturers' specifications and / or departmental written procedures.
Refers to departmental manual for policies and procedures, equipment manuals, and test instrument usage instructions to carry out inspections and repairs.
Records all service information on the appropriate PM checklist and appropriately tags the unit.
Determines whether equipment is covered by warranty or service contract when repairs are needed. Notifies the Operations Manager of equipment under warranty or contract by providing the manufacturer, model, serial number, and the description of the problem with the equipment.
Submits service representatives' service reports to the Operations Manager.
Install medical equipment in coordination with the user and Facilities Management departments. Provides guidance related to expertise in the installation of new patient systems.
Reinstall equipment in other areas or carts as determined by the user department's needs.
Performs incoming inspection on all patient care equipment with at least an electrical safety check and / or a full acceptance and performance check regardless of ownership.
Performs electrical and functional safety checks on all incoming patient care equipment before it is used. Performs functional tests and checks the calibrations on new patient monitors, defibrillators,
Telemetry Systems, ESU, etc., on a regular basis. Records data on the appropriate checklist. Re-inspect equipment for electrical safety checks at intervals prescribed by departmental policy.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of medical instrumentation and is aware of clinical applications of equipment and how it is used on patients.
Attends all required work-related training.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering / Technology
A minimum of 4 years of medical equipment repair experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
CBET Certification
Networking Degree or Certification
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.