• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4022354
  Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  
  

  Job Summary

  Maintains and assists in management of medical equipment by installing, calibrating, repairing and inspecting medical equipment and solving moderate to high level technical problems in the field. Responsibilities include performing duties related to system support and maintenance; provides technical support service, repairs and preventive maintenance as necessary to maintain the safe operation of BWH's biomed integrated Systems, and advanced patient care technologies

  
  

  Qualifications

  Job Summary

  Summary
  Maintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment.
  
  
  Essential Functions
  Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.
  
  Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
  
  Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
  
  Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
  
  Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revision.
  
  Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
  
  Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.
  
  Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.
  
  
  Required for All Jobs
  Performs other duties as assigned
  
  Complies with all policies and standards
  
  Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No

  
  

  Qualifications

  Education
  
  Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

  Yes - Completion of apprenticeship program and CABT certification.
  
  Experience
  
  Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred.
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members, front line staff and vendors.
  
  Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
  
  Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
  
  Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
  
  Ability to use computer-based tools.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Physical Requirements

  • Standing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Walking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  15 Francis Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

  At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

• About the company

  Salem Hospital is a non-profit, regional medical center located in Salem, Oregon, United States.

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