Biomedical Technician

Job Summary

Performs skilled work of average to highly skilled difficulty under general supervision. Maintains accurate records of preventive maintenance, performance assurance and repairs.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs all aspects of Biomedical Engineering with responsibilities for: Inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, modification, installations, and documentation on the following equipment, but not limited to.
  • Defibrillators, ECG Patient Monitors, Telemetry Units
  • Electrocardiographs, Electrosurgical Units, External Pacemakers
  • General Misc. Patient Care Equipment, Hypo/Hyperthermia Units, Infant Incubators
  • Infant Warmers, Infusion Pumps, Isolated Power Systems, Oxygen Analyzers
  • Pressure Transducers, Audiovisual Equipment, Blood Warmers
  • Centrifuges, Electric Beds, Fetal Monitors
  • Medical Gas Alarms, Intermittent Suction Units, Thermometers
  • Lab Equipment, Misc. Dental Equipment, Misc. Environmental Service Equipment
  • Nerve Stimulators, Nutrition Pumps, Respiratory Equipment, Vital Signs Monitors
  • Various other equipment--as assigned
• Must support other activities related to equipment, such as electrical safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, user department training literature review, service contracts, device recalls and parts ordering.
• Must provide support services for equipment at Excela Health Systems Medcare units.
• Repair other electronic/electrical hospital equipment which includes the following: Nurse call systems, Intercom systems, Paging systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/ IT Information Technology.
• OR two (2) year trade school with valid electronic certification with three (3) years of electronic experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified by A.A.M.I. (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation).

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System  to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

x

Confined Spaces

x

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call

x

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

Travel Between Sites

x

x

Direct Patient Care

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

x

Hearing Protection

x

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Laser Exposure

x

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

10#

Carry

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

15#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

x

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

x

15#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

x

10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.