Biomedical Technician

 

Job Title:

Biomedical  Technician

Department:

BioMed

Reports To:

Chief Supply Chain Officer

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Date:

12/1/2022

 

   

 

 

The Biomedical Technician assists the Director of Biomedical by making sure the laboratory and other health care equipment are in good working order. They install, maintain, test, calibrate, and repair different types of equipment, and also teach others how to operate them.

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities

     
  Maintaining biomedical equipment (establishing, adjusting, calibrating, testing)
• Installs new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance
• Approves potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes are adhered to
• Maintains supplies inventory by foreseeing needs, counting stock, placing orders, and verifying delivery
• Directs operation of biomedical equipment by providing demonstrations, supplying information and data, instructing others in the care and use of equipment, and answering all questions
• Keeps biomedical equipment in working order by performing tests, following preventive maintenance guides, repairing and troubleshooting break downs, evaluating service contracts, ordering special services if necessary, and maintaining inventories
• Prepares reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information
• Updates job skills and knowledge by reading technical journals, taking advantage of educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks
• Keeps patient information confidential
• Carries out the goals of the organization by exploring opportunities to add significance to job duties, and by accomplishing different and innovative requests
• Maintains a healthy and safe working environment by fulfilling and recommending procedures, performing safety tests, complying with codes, and guiding and training health care and medical personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials

 

 

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

 

 

• Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues and adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills
• Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
• Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

 

 

• Ensure personal appearance is business casual and professional at all times
• Responsible for wearing identification badge at all times which must be visible and above the waistline
• Attend all required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in biomedical engineering, natural sciences, communication engineering, business administration or other related disciplines.
• 3 plus years experience in biomed
• A strong background in medical technology, engineering, science, business management and finance is also imperative.

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• BLS

 

 

• Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
• Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
• Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
• Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge
• Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
• Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
• Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity
• Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
• Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members
• Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments
• Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data
• Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
• Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions
• Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions
• Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations

 

 

• The physical demands for this position include: adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

 

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

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