Job Description

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Biomedical Technician I      

REPORTS TO POSITION:         Biomedical Services Manager

DEPARTMENT:                         Biomedical Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED:          January 22, 2021

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Biomedical Services team at St. Charles Health System (SCHS) provides a safe, comfortable healing environment for our patients, visitors and caregivers by maintaining all medical devices in accordance with regulatory and/or manufacturer requirements.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Biomedical Technician I performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced healthcare technology management (HTM) professional. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Demonstrates basic knowledge of the job, activity or function, requires supervision or mentoring on advanced assignments.

Displays demonstrated ability to learn from others on the job. Can teach some basic skills to new hires or interns.

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Accurately documents all repairs and inspection results.  

Attends service schools and training seminars as requested by the manager.

Works closely with other team members to perform service and inspections of most medical devices for SCHS and its account customers which may require overnight travel.

Helps to coordinate Biomedical Services vendor activities within SCHS when needed.

Offers clinical support for the end users of medical devices.

Demonstrates basic knowledge and ability with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and assists the department with accurate, timely record keeping.

Participates in mandatory standby.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Associates degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent education.

Preferred: N/A 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: N/A 

Preferred: AAMI CBET/CRES certification.       

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Completion of Biomedical Technology internship.

Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience working in a hospital or medical manufacturer environment as a Biomedical Technician.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle, using clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level.

Rarely (10%): Keyboard operation.

Never (0%):  Ability to hear whispered speech level.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

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