Biomed Equipment Tech III Aurora Grafton 1st

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Grafton
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
• Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to non-Imaging equipment.
• Assists with the installation, calibration and testing of new medical electronic devices and/or systems. Performs any required work on medical electronic devices in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, applicable codes, standards, corporate policy, and department policy. This includes planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, incoming inspections, and equipment disposition-related work.
• Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff when needed. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
• Acts as a technical resource for Biomedical students (interns) to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor. Interacts with manufacturers' representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information.
• Requests and/or orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.
• Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:None Required.Education Required:High School Diploma or GEDExperience Required:No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Knowledge of biomedical equipment, which includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting experience.
  • Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).
  • Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
    • Walks the majority of the workday as well as stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout.
    • Must be able to:
    • - lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead.
    • - lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
    • Must be able to:
    • - push with 50 lbs. of force.
    • - pull with 40 lbs. of force.
    • Working environment may contain dust/dirt, fumes and odors.
    • Exposed to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
    • Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
    • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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