Northern Arizona Healthcare

Biomedical Technician 2 - Cottonwood, AZ

Job Locations US-AZ-Cottonwood
Requisition ID
2025-20368
Call Required
Yes
Recruiter:
ALLISON GREGG
Recruiter Email:
Allison.gregg@nahealth.com
Schedule
Days
Telecommute
No
FTE
1.000 / 40 hours (Regular Full-Time)

Overview

Responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, preventative maintenance, electrical safety and performance verification, bench and field services on most medical equipment at the board/module level with minimal assistance or direct supervision. This position has comprehensive knowledge of biomedical duties and is experienced in most or all facets of the job. This position demonstrates an intermediate level of expertise and is capable of assisting less experienced technicians. This position will travel across multiple sites as required or needed.

Responsibilities

Biomedical Equipment Responsibilities
* Installs, repairs, and calibrates clinical equipment at a component level. Inspects incoming equipment for compliance with codes, standards and manufacturers' recommendations.

* Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance consistent with applicable regulatory standards on assigned medical equipment in a timely manner.

* Repairs patient care equipment, medical communications equipment and PCs to board/module level through an understanding of electronics theory and applications including operating systems and PC repair.

* Reads detailed electronic schematics.

* Troubleshoots equipment using available test equipment.

* Monitors the work of outside contractors/vendors engaged in equipment repair.

* Provides customer service and resolves equipment service problems by ensuring that clinical capability is restored as quickly as possible. Maintains communications with customers regarding the status of equipment repairs.

* Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.

* Coordinates/schedules service (self, vendor, and when appropriate, other technicians) via management of customer expectations.

* Performs device investigations related to regulations and/or incident reporting under supervision, if applicable.

* Documents all work performed, maintains parts, supplies, tools, test equipment and technical literature by completing service reports and supplemental productivity documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

* Assist manager in maintaining a comprehensive library of technical literature.

* Assists with equipment installations and project work involving patient care, medical communications technology, and clinical application networks.
 
Customer Service and Teamwork
* Solves service line customer services issues efficiently and effectively

* Ability to learn from others on the job, ability to teach basic skills of the job to Biomedical Technician I staff, and can mentor others in basic skills.
 
Skills, Experience and Equipment Experience
* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices.

* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported, and can provide comprehensive support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.

* Demonstrates familiarity with operations and environment supported (such as hospital, clinic, etc.), and comprehensive understanding of common clinical terminology and that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology.

* Has some comprehensive experience in the assigned clinical environment.

* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory issues.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical equipment such as radiological, laboratory and networked medical systems.

* Demonstrates basic understanding of project management terms and methods.
 
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or GED - Required
Associate degree, military training, or academic work aligned with biomed core competencies - Required
Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, English and professional skills - Required
 
Certification & Licensures
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
 
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in an acute-care hospital setting - Required
Must possess a working knowledge of electricity, AC/DC electronics including power supplies, electro/mechanics including motors and motor controls, and hydraulic/pneumatics.
Must demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and basic physiology.
Must demonstrate proficiency in personal computer repair and Windows PC and network operating systems.

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

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