Senior Facilities Bio-Medical Equipment Technician

Senior Facilities Bio-Medical Equipment Technician

Location: Plainfield, Indiana/Virginia Beach, Virginia

Department: Corporate Support

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Variable, overtime as needed, on-call as needed, essential personnel

Clinical Classification: Non-Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process.  LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

The Senior Bio-Medical Equipment Technician position is the SME in mechanical refrigeration for FDA regulated environments. Performs all mechanical and responsible for training, design, and continuity of systems for mission-critical environment.

What you’ll do:

• Regulations: Performs calibrations FDA regulated and Nonregulated of Facility and Production equipment Develops and maintains equipment specifications in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and/or department operational needs critical for regulatory purpose. Interacts with production team and provides expertise support and consultation. Oversees operational activities in absence of Sr. Facilities Manager.
• Refrigeration Systems: Performs refrigeration repairs on all critical refrigeration equipment including cascade cooling systems. Liaison with tissue recovery, distribution, and donor logistics on related issues.
• HVAC Systems: Performs inspection, calibration and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems and facility systems equipment as scheduled and in manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Building Maintenance: Provides general building maintenance and repair in conjunction with Landlords of West Coast Facilities.
• Boiler System: Monitors and diagnoses boiler system to ensure proper operation, detect system malfunctions, determine corrective action and performs appropriate repairs. Performs inspection, calibration and preventive maintenance of boiler system as scheduled and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Documentation: Properly documents all inspections, completes all logs, and maintains all files current and up to date.
• Vendor relationship: Oversees and managing contractor services and processes. Liaison and SME for all vendors working in building. Will review vendor and contractor work for quality and accuracy.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Refrigeration Certification must have or obtain within the first year of employment
• CFC Certification meeting EPA Standard must have or obtain within the first year of employment
• Completion of job-related trade school or related on-the-job training
• Valid state driver’s license and meet LifeNet Health’s minimum requirements for driving company vehicles
• Seven (7) years of experience in facility maintenance, biomedical equipment repair and maintenance or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in Tissue Banking, Life Sciences, Medical Device Maintenance, Healthcare, Hospitals, or regulated environment

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience in facility maintenance, biomedical equipment repair and maintenance or related field
• Seven (7) years of experience in Tissue Banking, Life Sciences Medical Device Maintenance, Healthcare, Hospitals, or regulated environmen