Biomed Equipment Technician II

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values ofLoveandExcellenceand are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery. To inspect and install medical and related technical equipment. To assist medical and nursing staff in the operation or use of equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, anesthesia apparatus used in diagnosis, monitoring, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections according to manufacturers or departmental procedures.

• Analyzes electronic equipment for causes of failure and isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts.

• Uses departmental computer and paper systems to maintain equipment records, and document failures, repairs, and inspections.

• Identifies potential hazards with medical devices during the course of service activity; works to resolve once identified.

• Assists in the investigation of incidents involving medical equipment.

• Evaluates vendor repairs and projects. Deals with manufacturers on repair work and parts needed for equipment repair and maintenance.

• Instructs medical/nursing staff concerning use and operation of biomedical equipment.

• Attends staff meetings and participates in other meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences as required.

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with physicians, nurses, technicians, and other hospital staff to communicate information on equipment function and safety.