Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1 – United Health Services

Job Description

Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1, Binghamton/Johnson City

United Health Services is seeking a Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1 to join our Bio Medical teams at Binghamton General/Wilson Memorial Hospitals in Binghamton/Johnson City, NY. This is a BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE position.

Shift: Days Hours per week: 40 Salary range: $24.26 – $36.38/hour, depending on experience

Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1 Overview

The Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1 performs installation, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of medical equipment. Develops QA standards, perform repairs in an efficient cost-effective manner, and keep department heads and staff abreast of the situation. Acts as a technical resource for all departments for which the Technician is responsible.

Bio Medical Equipment Technician 1 Key Responsibilities and Expectations
• Works to assume responsibility in at least one primary areas such as: Anesthesia, Cardiopulmonary, Lasers, Monitoring systems, Networking, Perfusion.
• Possess computer and networking knowledge with the ability to use that knowledge in interfacing medical systems when required.
• Assist in special projects and in implementing new departmental goals. Works to learn how to complete projects in an orderly and timely fashion by coordinating activities with other departments and manufacturer representatives to limit interference to the institution.
• Works to set up department performance verification, performs routine safety testing, and maintains accurate records of the results obtained during these tests.
• Performs repairs on equipment, first identifying then rectifying the problem in a timely fashion to eliminate down time and costly service contracts.
• Maintains and repairs all equipment in assigned departments and works with other team members to complete 100% of all critical and non-critical inspections at all UHS facilities by the end of each month.
• Prioritizes repairs and preventive maintenance duties and keeps departments notified of the status of their equipment repairs and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Assists in equipment evaluations. Helps in the evaluation criteria for evaluation. Provides input of the results to the assigned committee.
• Assumes share of call responsibilities. Will assists and participates when contacted by on-call technicians to gain experience on assuming on-call duties. Will assume call within one and half years of employment
• Assists in the implementation of updates to existing and new Biomedical equipment.
• Completes required paperwork to meet JCAHO requirements. Documentation will include equipment control records, inspection reports, and service reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Minimum:
• Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Bio Med or Electronics with zero to three years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.

Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Science of Biomedical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• BMET Certification

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
• Immediate accrual of paid time off
• Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
• Free, extensive online training through HealthStream

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com