Biomedical Equipment Technician III - 238644 - Medix : Job Details

Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Location: Canton, IL

Shift: M-F, 8AM to 5PM

Pay: $64K - $79K annually, based on experience

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Technical Certificate or DOD training (required).
• College Degree, Certification, or higher-level education related to this job description (preferred).
• CBET or similar certification (preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, maintain, and repair basic and advanced electronic devices according to their specifications.
• Maintain and repair life-support and other high-risk patient care and diagnostic equipment.
• Assist in managing the facility's scheduled maintenance program.
• Accurately document all activities in the preferred computerized medical maintenance system and follow up with customers at each delay, repair milestone, or completion.
• Drive and maintain departmental performance standards and goals.
• Diagnose and resolve system and equipment malfunctions by performing repairs or replacements per technical specifications or requirements.
• Take first call on all facility devices, coordinate vendors, and provide timely follow-up to customers.
• Research and order parts to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Provide technical in-service or instruction to facility staff on the proper operation of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrate cost containment and financial acumen.
• Maintain good personal relationships with co-workers, hospital staff, and vendors.
• Act as supervisor in the absence of the direct manager.
• Mentor and train Biomedical Equipment Technicians and apprentices.
• Meet department performance indicator standards on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Participate in facility on-call rotation.
• Comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Work closely with management to develop and implement a plan for professional growth.
• Handle medical device recalls and safety alerts; coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.