Biomedical Technician

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Biomedical Technician

Job Description

Biomedical Technicians use prescribed procedures to, inspect, install, test, calibrate, monitor, maintain and repair direct patient care equipment used to diagnose, monitor and treat patient illnesses, excluding Medical Imaging. They instruct medical personnel in the proper use and general maintenance of patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of equipment studies, inservice training programs and special projects as requested., Attend continuing education programs for new and evolving technologies., Builds, upgrades or modifies medical and test equipment to meet special needs and/or projects., Cleans and disinfects medical equipment subjected to contamination such as blood and other body fluids., Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with department and Health Center personnel and outside agencies., Documents preventative maintenance and repair on biomedical equipment by indicating date, time and work performed., Inspects, tests and installs new equipment devices and rented devices as necessary to ensure patient’s and staff’s safety from electrical and mechanical hazards., Maintains inventory and replaces stock of standard replacement parts by requesting orders through the Director of Facilities Services., Provides in-service education and training in use and general maintenance of patient care equipment. In doing so, demonstrates operation of new equipment; updates knowledge of medical personnel regarding proper operating procedures of equipment; and may instruct users on diagnosing possible causes of equipment malfunction., Provides preventative maintenance and routine calibration on precision components in order to maintain patient care equipment. In doing so, utilizes hand and power tools, measuring devices, analyzers and knowledge of manufacturer’s manual and preventative maintenance schedules., Supports and is involved in the Health Center continuous quality improvement efforts designed to increase patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction and improve the utilization of the Health Center’s human, capital and physical resources., Troubleshoots and repairs medical and life support devices such as monitors, defibrillator, perfusion equipment, lasers, balloon pumps, ventilators, anesthesia machines, electrosurgical units, etc. for safety and performance. Utilizes testing equipment including oscilloscopes, voltage meters, electronic thermometers and unique test sets in order to ensure patient’s and staff’s safety and correct performance., Writes preventative maintenance procedures in accordance with standards and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

High School (Required)Driver's License - State of Illinois

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$27.68 - $42.90

Pay based on experience