Biomed Technician III

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Work Hours: 40 per week | Weekend

As Needed | 1.0 FTE Job

Provides expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation, and support systems used in healthcare delivery.

Executes professional-level inventory assessments/audits and preventive maintenance of medical equipment. Recommends new equipment and testing procedures. Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects complex medical equipment and instrumentation and systems.

Assigns routine repairs, inspections, and installations to subordinates and observes their performance. Provides remedial corrective maintenance and maintains documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on clinical equipment. Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.

Performs preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems and monitors completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors. Maintains documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures. Supervises and instructs biomedical equipment maintenance personnel in the safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems.

Reviews outcome of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department staff concerning improvements. Collaborates with Information Systems to ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and connectivity of biomedical devices. Understands and complies with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.

Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation. Consults with and educates operators and management on specialized biomedical equipment and systems. Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires in-depth skills and knowledge of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.

Utilizes in-depth knowledge of the specialization as well as business needs to recommend appropriate action. Position

Work Experience A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required Education Associate's degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field as determined by the organization required upon hire. Additional Education Information A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Licensure/Certification/Registration CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician required upon hire Organizational

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information: This

describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this

. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this

changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Standard ADA Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

• . Physical Demands: (Clinical
• Hospital) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0
• 25 lbs.: Frequently Lifting 25
• 75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0
• 25 lbs.: Frequently Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0
• 25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25
• 75 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occasionally Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low
• Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.