Biomedical Equipment Technician

Lakenheath

Full Time

ProfessionLX, Ltd

Not Disclosed

4-5 years

Skills

Hand Tools • Anatomy Knowledge • Transportation Management Systems • Physiology Knowledge • Military Experience • Mechanical Knowledge • Conflict Management • Technology Management • Computer Literacy • Dialysis Experience • Equipment Repair • Troubleshooting

The Role

Position Overview

ProfessionLX specializes in professional services where we engage our employees to empower them to excel for our customers. We are currently seeking Biomedical Equipment Technician candidates to join our team in support of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. This position will provide operations support at the Medical Equipment Repair Station.

What you will do:

Repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment used in the health care field with minimal supervision from service management.
Maintenance of documentation systems and reporting of information essential to facility medical equipment maintenance reporting systems.
Inspection and installation of medical equipment in medical facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.
Perform maintenance, testing, repair and operation duties, in accordance with (IAW) organizational and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) literature and guidance.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled individual preventive maintenance procedures.
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and/or repair equipment for proper function.
Prepare required work orders to accompany equipment for repair.
Perform a variety of tasks involving the setup and installation of assigned medical equipment throughout the organization.
Evaluate new pieces of electronic medical equipment.
As necessary, perform bench work on mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and similar equipment.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment

Work Environment:

May be required to work in hazardous environments where typical possible hazards are electrical shock from high and low potential current sources, burns, gas fumes, radiation exposure, and biological contamination, as well as physical injury.
There is an additional hazard of nosocomial infections while working in clinics, isolation areas, operating rooms, wards or when working on potentially contaminated medical equipment.
The work performed primarily involves on-site work and standing, bending, and working in cramped and awkward positions. Incumbent must constantly follow safe work practices and procedures, particularly while lifting, carrying tools, maintaining equipment, etc. Candidate will work in all patient care areas in the medical treatment facility
May be required to handle and/or insure proper disposal of hazardous material(s). Requires use of protective/safety clothing/equipment. May be required to lift heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

What you will bring:

Associates degree or higher, or equivalent (e.g., military training), as an electronics technician and/or Biomedical Equipment Technician.
Ability to read, understand, speak and write English
Minimum of three (3) years hospital/healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
Possess working knowledge of computers, specifically the internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Windows Operating System.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AMA), or the American Red Cross shall be obtained before start date.
A valid driver s license is required for this position in order to obtain authorization to drive Government motor vehicles to service medical equipment that may be located in other buildings.
Requires knowledge and technical understanding of and ability to interpret and relate federal, state, local, professional agencies standards, regulatory requirements to biomedical equipment and its respective Environment of Care (EOC)
Certification by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) or as a Veterans Administration Biomedical Equipment Technician is desirable.

Benefits

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in an international company, with a focus on supporting our customers to excel in their strategic goals. The role comes with a competitive salary package, 28 days annual holiday (inclusive of US Federal holidays), professional development, and generous paid time off. You will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration whose focus is to empower our customers.

What you will bring: Associates degree or higher, or equivalent (e.g., military training), as an electronics technician and/or Biomedical Equipment Technician. Ability to read, understand, speak and write English Minimum of three (3) years hospital/healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance. Possess working knowledge of computers, specifically the internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Windows Operating System. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AMA), or the American Red Cross shall be obtained before start date. A valid driver s license is required for this position in order to obtain authorization to drive Government motor vehicles to service medical equipment that may be located in other buildings. Requires knowledge and technical understanding of and ability to interpret and relate federal, state, local, professional agencies' standards, regulatory requirements to biomedical equipment and its respective Environment of Care (EOC) Certification by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) or as a Veterans Administration Biomedical Equipment Technician is desirable.