Biomedical Technician-Ophthalmology-New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai-Full Time, Days

Biomedical Technician-Ophthalmology-New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai-Full Time, Days

Biomedical Technician will properly evaluate, diagnose, perform progressively complex repair and planned maintenance (PM) on biomedical equipment and drive customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.

• Under minimal supervision, evaluate progressively complex customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs; as assigned, perform planned maintenance (PM), safety and environmental inspections and maintain effective customer relations. Follow appropriate hospital policies, procedures, protocol and complete necessary documentation as assigned.
• Repair and maintain biomedical equipment, i.e., infusion pumps, SCD pumps, pulse oximeters, patient monitoring, lab equipment, etc...
• Complete basic to progressively complex maintenance on all biomedical equipment, to include: first-look diagnosis, problem verification, battery/power cord replacement, circuit board replacement, coordinates vendor repair, etc
• Perform moderate component-level troubleshooting using schematics and service manuals.
• Assist less and more-experienced technicians on basic and more complex repairs respectively; share on-call and weekend responsibilities.
• Wears pager furnished by Hospital and responds promptly to all requests initiated by the Manager/Director. Maintain daily communication with customers, to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.
• Document, as specified by management, all repair and planned maintenance actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule. Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment and ensure calibration. Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
• Makes decisions based on clear instructions and operational rules and procedures; escalates to management as appropriate.
• Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety requirements and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.

One of the following required:

• Associates degree in electronic technology or mechanical principles.
• One-year military electronic experience or equivalent formal training in maintaining electronics, electromechanical or medical equipment.

Experience Requirements

• 3-years performing troubleshooting and planned maintenance on biomedical equipment following current standards, code and procedures.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $35.02 - $38.23 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Y44 - NYEE Ophthalmology - NYEE, Icahn School of Medicine

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:  

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization.  We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are v