À propos de ce poste Biomedical Equipment Tech - Clinical Technology Services chez Cape Fear Valley Health
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Clinical TechnologyJob Family
ProfessionalWork Shift
Summary
Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Manager or Lead BMET.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:
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards
Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines
Perform 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 to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements
Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary
Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments
Determine need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines
Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation
Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste
Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned
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 Work Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent required
Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred
Work Experience:
1-2 years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field
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
Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard
Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken
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
Physical Requirements:
Ability 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) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors
Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors
Ability to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds
Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time)
Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties
Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
Ability to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity