Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Clinical Technology

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service, to general and specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment, such as anesthesia machines, ventilators, patient monitoring, first look on diagnostic imaging devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, heart perfusion devices, laser, laboratory, etc.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs PM procedures using manufacturers' recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.

• Performs services on specialized equipment in one or more of the following categories: anesthesia machines, ventilators, patient monitoring, first look on diagnostic imaging devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, heart perfusion devices, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc

• Performs Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed

• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments

• Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for  emergency service or repair of  medical equipment

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Associate’s degree in Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology or related field required

• CBET or A+ certification required

Work Experience: 

• 5 year’s experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment required

• Specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as anesthesia machines, ventilators, patient monitoring, first look on diagnostic imaging devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, heart perfusion devices, laser, laboratory analyzers, etc. preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

• Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field

• Ability to train CTS employees on use and application of select test equipment

• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in specialty areas

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others

• Basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, networking and ability to input data using keyboard.

• Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition

• Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes

• Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device basic operational and safety functions

Physical Requirements: 

• Physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk

• Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities

• Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s)

• Ability to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak

• Near vision, far vis