Description
A Brief Overview
Assesses, Coordinates, Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Demonstrates technical leadership competency and project coordination with installation, technical commissioning, life-cycle maintenance, calibration and repair of complex biomedical equipment and integrated systems. Capable of educating and mentoring others including clinical staff related to the technical integration of the device/systems.Fully experienced with an exceptional skill of multiple modalities, works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer, mentor to junior and mid-level staff. Capable of performing in an interim site lead capacity in the absence of HTM Supervisor.
What You Will Do
- Performs in-depth analysis and repairs of a substantial variety of clinical equipment including high risk and critical care.
- Specialized training on specified high risk/critical care systems
• Patient ventilators
• Anesthesia equipment
• Lasers
• Etc.
- Evaluates and repairs networked monitor systems and coordinates with IT personnel for medical data storage and transfer solutions.
- Provides clear and professional communications with all personnel related to the equipment maintenance process.
- Provides equipment cross-training to HTM I and HTM II within the department.
- Provide in depth leadership to the capital planning process to include life cycle management.
- Ability to support and develop cyber security programs.
- Assist management in maintenance and improvement of the Medical Equipment Safety Program.
- Communicates technical issues to management and assists in overall Clinical Engineering maintenance solutions.
- Assists the Manager in meeting all regulatory requirements of CMS, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local authorities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s Degree preferably in Biomedical Equipment Technology, or military training (Required) or
- 5+ years experience in a hospital as a BMET
Work Experience
- 5+ years Experience in repairing and maintaining medical equipment (Required) and
- 2+ years Of hospital experience. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
- Excellent customer service skills and experience.
- Results-oriented and able to shift priorities. (Required proficiency)
- Must possess basic computer skills in MS Office and a computerized work order system. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Certification from an accredited organization (Preferred)
Physical Demands
- Standing Constantly
- Walking Constantly
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Occasionally
- Handling Constantly
- Grasping Constantly
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
