Respiratory-Biomedical Equipment Technician - (3275531)
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Maintains and assists in management of medical equipment by installing, calibrating, repairing
and inspecting medical equipment and solving the most complex technical problems in the field.
Performs routine functions up to and including the diagnosis and repair of the most complex level
of technical problems. Coordinates evaluations and installations of equipment. Assists in
development of procedures. Identifies system problems. Teaches clinical and technical staff basic
repair, trouble-shooting and design.
- Independently able to provide servicing of complex medical device systems and high-risk equipment in high acuity clinical areas (e.g. Respiratory Therapy)
- Installs, calibrates, repairs and inspects and maintains respiratory patient care equipment.
- Performs repairs up to and including the diagnosis and repair of difficult technical problems. Participates in evaluations and installations of equipment.
- Provides information to develop procedures.
- Identifies and implements solutions to problems.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: The terms medical equipment and medical device may be either or all of electronic, mechanical and computer-based technologies for use in clinical or research applications and/or clinical facilities systems.
- Following departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) procedures, inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices. Acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entry.
- Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on respiratory patient care and other devices as required. May provide information for the development of testing protocols.
- Responds to medical equipment problems in clinical areas or research areas; evaluates, troubleshoots and corrects problems up to and including those requiring rule-based trouble-shooting and a moderate level of diagnostic skill and having a moderate to high level of acuity and complexity. Determines the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning respiratory patient care devices and other patient care equipment from service and implements corrective actions accordingly.
- Performs equipment repairs of substantial difficulty to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
- Appropriately determines vendor engagement and ensuring that all vendors are complying with department and hospital policy and regulation
- Participates in respiratory patient care device evaluations, installations and upgrades, including software revision.
- Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess operation of respiratory patient care devices and systems. Notes trends and works with department leadership to develop and implement solutions to address recurring problems.
- Instructs technical staff and other support personnel on the operation, safe use, care and handling, and user maintenance procedures for medical equipment.
- Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic trouble-shooting and repair of respiratory patient care devices and other patient care equipment.
- Using a computer database, thoroughly and accurately documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities in a timely manner. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts.
- Attends and satisfactorily completes training courses on operating, testing, maintaining, and repairing respiratory patient care devices or systems. Disseminates newly acquired knowledge to team members and department as appropriate. Uses this knowledge to suggest improvements to our procedures and systems for managing and maintaining medical equipment.
- Using data indicators, intuition, and/or other resources, helps to identify system, safety and quality problems, suggests solutions, and provides information that leads to change in department and on teams.
- Under supervision of an engineer or department leadership, may assist in investigations of clinical incidents involving respiratory patient care devices and other patient care equipment.
- Performs on-call function (schedule rotation) providing in-house repairs and assistance as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent level of education or experience.
- One to two years related respiratory patient care devices experience preferred.
- Must have competence in repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair medical devices and systems.
- Knowledge of oxygen therapy and limitations of the various devices.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, specifically that with respect to the respiratory system.
- Ability to troubleshoot high risk and complex assignments independently
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members and customers at all levels.
- Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized and generic test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
- Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
- Performs in a highly independent manner working within the broad scope of established department policies, procedures and goals.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, and ability to occasionally maneuver and lift heavy equipment.
- Ability to endure long periods of walking and standing.
- Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
- Ability to perform during routine, emergency, or other stressful situations.
- Ability to use computer-based tools at a moderate to high level, e.g., novel query of a database.
- Ability to teach other technical and clinical personnel.
- General knowledge of human physiology and biomedical instrumentation principles.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Maintains accurate and current records of equipment activities and inventory and replacement parts.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May work in clinical or repair facility with exposure to biological contamination, e.g., blood, and hazardous electrical or mechanical energy, e.g., high voltage. Periodic lifting of heavy objects, typically not exceeding 75 pounds/person.
EEO Statement Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Primary Location
: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations
:
BWH Boston Main Campus
75 Francis St
Boston 02115
Job
: IT/Health IT/Informatics - Other
Organization
: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule
: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift
: Day Job
Employee Status
: Regular
Recruiting Department: BWH Biomedical Engineering
Job Posting
: Jan 29, 2024
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