Title: BioMed Technician I

Location: Long Beach

Department: Bio Med Engineering

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $39.63/hr - $45.44/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The BioMedical Technician I (BMET I) is a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) specialist responsible for performing preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs for clinical equipment. They ensure the proper functioning of patient treatment and diagnostic related medical devices on a daily basis and in a safe, cost-effective and efficient manner. The BMET I understands and develops medical equipment repair and preventative maintenance strategies by understanding complex electronic, mechanical, and system diagrams and processes. The BMET I works with clinical staff to ensure the safe deployment, operation, and conditions of the medical equipment inventory including medical device integration into the electronic health record, and hospital owned medical equipment used in the patients home.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

·Performs scheduled tests, inspections, and preventive maintenance. Uses all approved documentation and medical equipment working practices to develop and adhere to inspection tasks and procedures.

·Performs corrective repairs and incoming inspections.

·Completes all necessary BME work documentation and entry into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) program.

·Maintains shop, test equipment , and equipment user and service documentation in a neat, safe, and organized manner.

·Performs tasks in accordance with current life safety codes, manufacturer guidelines, and established clinical engineering practices.

·Performs medical equipment rounding throughout the hospital as established by BME department.

·Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

·       3+ years experience in hospital environment with emphasis on repair of clinical and diagnostic related equipment.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

·       Associate Degree of Science in Electronic Engineering or Certificate in BioMedical Engineering Technology.

·       Valid California Driver License, good driving record, and proof of insurance.