Biomedical Technician I - FT

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists in performance assurance inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and operation verification procedures of general biomedical equipment.
• Assists in electrical safety tests on general biomedical equipment using specialized test equipment and instrumentation.
• Assists in the support of a systematic preventative maintenance program of biomedical equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation.
• Assembles, repairs and maintains mechanical, electrical and basic electronic devices according to specifications.
• Provides general technical assistance and instruction to Mary Washington Healthcare personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and Mary Washington Healthcare Associates in person and via phone.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation for medical equipment records.
• Installs, maintains, services, modifies, troubleshoots and calibrates a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and life support devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations.
• Meets all departmental performance indicator standards as established by Mary Washington Healthcare for regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements a plan for professional growth.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment
• Technology preferred. 6 months experience in electronic, mechanical or electromechanical repair or equivalent required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."